January is National Braille Literacy Month. Authors and writers, you have Louis Braille to thank for this wonderful system of reading with fingertips that he designed. He was born on the 4th of January in 1809, so this month is set aside to honor his achievement.

He sustained an eye injury that left him blind, which lead to his desire to discover a method of reading for the blind. You will find more information about this great man, and other things related to Braille at the Louis Braille School site.