The story
The story follows three migratory birds who meet in a garden before embarking on their long journey. As they talk, one bird bravely shares his fears: “I’ve heard… that the trees have all burnt down. I’m afraid I’ll never find my home again. I also heard… that the rivers have dried up.” And so, their adventure begins, marked by uncertainty and hope…
The book
This illustrated tactile album is the result of a co-design process involving various partners in the Tacticos project. Each partner contributed their unique culture, creativity, skills, knowledge of visually impaired children, and manufacturing techniques to the album’s design. The writing of the accompanying guide also provided valuable input for the book’s development. The book itself was created by Les Doigts Qui Rêvent.
This project is the result of a collaborative creative process combining text, visuals, and tactile elements.
Credits: Cerize Fournier, Manon Fauchet, Ninon Gondal, Solène Négrerie
The final book
How to make the book yourself
The book, A Long Journey, sadly isn’t available for purchase. But the team at LDQR and Aela Byrinthe (Instagram @aela.byrinthe) made a video explaining how you can make the book yourself. This video is available in English and French on Youtube, the English version includes subtitles in English and Dutch.