Contents List of figures, boxes and case studies Acknowledgements Foreword Philip Pullman 1. In the Frame: what is visual literacy and why does it matter? An introduction to Seeing Sense Origins of visual literacy Visual literacy in the digital age Becoming visually literate Cave to computer screen: a potted guide to visual literacy in society Types of visual literacy 2. The Big Picture: terminology for talking about and critiquing illustration The building blocks for visual literacy The anatomy of a picture book The role of colour Media, style and techniques Features of visual narratives Features in graphic novels 3. The Reading Journey: the developmental stages of reading The emerging pre-reader The novice reader The decoding reader The fluent, comprehending reader The expert reader A framework for visual competencies Visual literacy in practice 4. Close Inspection: influences and insights into people and processes that shape visual narratives Agents Publishers Graphic design and print Harmony in words and pictures Representation and translation Pictures mean business A comic perspective Graphic novels 5. Windows into Worlds: the importance of visual representation and inclusion Cultural diversity Gender Sexuality Mental health Empathy Learning needs Inclusion Sight Colour blindness 6. Prize Winning Pictures: an exploration of awards and honours The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal The Macmillan Prize for Illustration The Klaus Flugge Prize The Excelsior Award Regional book awards International Awards The Biennial of illustration, Bratislava The Bologna Ragazzi Award The Caldecott Medal The Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards The Little Hakka Awards The Children's Laureate 7. Looking to Learn: an insight into visual literacy for information The power of visual information Finding fun in learning Creating visually rich learning environments Partnerships to create visual learning opportunities 8.

A Room with a View: making the most of visual literacy in libraries and settings Stock Services Space Case Studies Conclusion Afterword Nick Sharratt Glossary References Index.