Today, we have two exciting announcements to share with you: a preview of one of our upcoming themed weeks, where you’ll have the chance to take part again – and the reveal of our March prize winner. To keep the…
There can be many, part 2: Writing competition in Austria
Last week, your creative Elfchen poems truly impressed us. But of course, we’re not the only ones celebrating 200 years of Braille: the Austrian Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (BSVÖ) is also inviting you to showcase your literary…
Seven on the Seventh Day
Well, that’s quite a perfect landing, isn’t it? How could we better celebrate the seventh day of Elfchen than with exactly seven Elfchen? At this point, we’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who participated this week!…
Last chance for Sunday
Our week of Elfchen is slowly winding down, but before the curtain falls, we’re turning up the sparkle. Still got an Elfchen hiding in you? Or two? Maybe even a cheeky little trio? Then send them off to braille200@livingbraille.eu. Tomorrow…
Elfchen x 3 for Friday
Braille 200 warmly thanks the following people for today’s Elfchen poems: Ana Maria Fontes, Yvonne ramm und Fairybraille Ana Maria Fontes Step by step Towards culture, autonomy, I have Braille always handy. Yvonne ramm Only One dot Switched by…
Sound of writing, Joy of reading
Today, our spectrum ranges from alert reading to the cheerful sound of writing, all the way to true moments of joy. Our thanks go out to: Bea Hasselmann, Annalena Knors und Svetlana Vasilyeva Bea Hasselmann Grandkids love Braille those magic…
The Next of Their Kind
Today, we’ve got excitement in reading, Revelations and a little Braille boat for you.Big thanks to Annemarie Jöne, Ana Maria Fontes and, well, what shall we do with The Drunken Brailler? Of course, we thank him too. And don’t forget!…
The Small Three
Today, our thanks go to Gustav Doubrava, Andrea Kölle-Wellbrink, and a joker who calls himself the “Prince of Brailles.” All three bring back true Braille classics — ancient quirks that still fascinate today. We’re talking about poppy seed rolls, pinpoint…
Theme Week: Elfchen in Action
Have you ever heard of Elfchen? Don’t worry, this isn’t a trick question! Some people at Braille 200 were just as puzzled at first. An Elfchen is a small German poetry form made up of exactly eleven words. Light, playful,…
Letter to a Friend
Our special thanks for today’s contribution go to Ana Maria Fontes! Not only did she discover an impressive individual and his moving letter to Louis Braille, but she also navigated the challenges of obtaining permission, so that we can now…