Author Sarah Blodgett Visits RITES
Sarah K. Blodgett, the creator of Noah Text, returns to RITES this year to introduce and generously gift us with copies of her new book. Sarah created this typeface to assist struggling students with their reading. She has partnered with Rhode Island author, Tom Kiernan, who wrote the “Mad Dash” and she has re-written his book in Noah Text.
Noah Text, A Typeface for Struggling Readers
In Sarah’s own words, “Noah Text is a specialized text designed to help new readers, struggling readers, and those with dyslexia. It increases both reading fluency and speed, allowing individuals to have a more relaxed reading experience. At the same time, it enhances reading skill.”
The following is a great example of the way words look when modified in Noah Text:
Image Credit: noahtext.com
The sense of security, self-esteem, and pride a child experiences when able to finish reading a paragraph, then a page and finally a book is immeasurable. Sarah’s books are a tool to aid children to achieve just that!
Meet Sarah Blodgett on July 12th at 6:30, 2018 at Books On The Square in Providence
Sarah will be back to interact with families on July 12th to help us celebrate National Summer Learning Day. Mark your calendars and register to join us for this free workshop.
Noah Text books are available through Amazon, and, if you go through Amazon Smile and select Rhode Island Tutorial & Educational Services as your 0.5% donation recipient, you’ll be supporting both! Purchase ‘Noah Text‘ books from Amazon Smile.
Is Your Child a Struggling Reader?
The Children’s Literacy Initiative provides a comprehensive guide on struggling reader signs by school grade and National Reading Panel reports that 17-20% of children have difficulty with reading.
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