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 This section will explain how to write Alt-Text specifically for images in Children’s Books. This section will explain how to write Alt-Text specifically for images in Children’s Books.
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-It is possible to describe picture books using [[public:nnels:etext:images:medium_images|medium complexity]]. Remember to describe the parts of the images that are the most important to the story, and include those small visual details that stick out the most. The illustrator puts them in as part of the visual storytelling. 
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-Tone and word choice are very important with Picture Books. Aiming to match these will help keep the narrative flow for your readers with print disabilities, and create a more enjoyable reading experience. 
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-Remember you are also creating books for adults! If an adult with a print disability is reading to a child who does not have one, the adult will want to know what is in that image. Children love to point out details of pictures. So keep that in mind. 
  
 The same [[public:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] apply to images in Illustrated Books and Picture Books: The same [[public:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] apply to images in Illustrated Books and Picture Books:
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 Word choice and tone is also very important. Remember the reading level the book is for and try to choose your words so they are not too complex. It is also important to try and match the tone of the surrounding text so it does not break the narration. We recommend applying the same writing style and terminology as the surrounding text. Word choice and tone is also very important. Remember the reading level the book is for and try to choose your words so they are not too complex. It is also important to try and match the tone of the surrounding text so it does not break the narration. We recommend applying the same writing style and terminology as the surrounding text.
  
-<note>A great example of this is the book [[https://nnels.ca/items/barnabus-project|The Barnabus Project]], which was described by a former Production Assistant, Emiliya. She did a magical job matching the tone of the story with her descriptions.</note>+ 
 +<note tip>Go to [[public:nnels:etext:images:writing_tip_point_form|Writing Tip: Using Point Form Technique]] for a breakdown on how you can start the writing process</note> 
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 +<WRAP center round box 80%> 
 +The following is a good example of tone. 
 +{{ :public:nnels:etext:kids-books:harbour.jpg?400 |}} 
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 +[Alt-text] A great big full moon glows over the city skyline along the harbourfront. There are large city buildings in the skyline. In front of the buildings is a sparkling silver lake. On the lake are two boats, one with an orange flag flapping in the wind. Stars sparkle in the sky. 
 +</WRAP> 
  
 It is also good to take some extra time to find out the illustration style. This is an example of how beneficial it is to have the author and illustrator write the image descriptions. If you can not do this, don’t fret! Simply do a little bit of research. The illustration style can often be found on the copyright and publication information page, or in interviews with the illustrators, it can also be clear from looking at the image itself. It is also good to take some extra time to find out the illustration style. This is an example of how beneficial it is to have the author and illustrator write the image descriptions. If you can not do this, don’t fret! Simply do a little bit of research. The illustration style can often be found on the copyright and publication information page, or in interviews with the illustrators, it can also be clear from looking at the image itself.
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 <note>As with other types of Alt-Text, you only have to mention the style of the illustration once in the first image. After this, you can just keep with the description of the image itself. </note> <note>As with other types of Alt-Text, you only have to mention the style of the illustration once in the first image. After this, you can just keep with the description of the image itself. </note>
  
-Below you will find additional documentation for specific image types that appear in Children's Books:+======Different Types of Image Spreads in Children's Books====== 
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 +    * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_cover_image|Cover Images for Children's Books]] 
 +    * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_alt-text:illustrated_books|Children’s Illustration]] 
 +  * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_alt-text:2_page|Two Page Spread]] 
 +  * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_alt-text:grouped_images|Illustrations with Grouped Images]] 
 +  * [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_alt-text:complex_kids|Complex Images in Picture Books]]
  
-  * Two Page Spread +<note>Same rules for [[public:nnels:etext:images:skin_tone_gender_and_age|Age, Gender, and Skin tone]] apply to Children's Books.</note>
-  * Images Described in Surrounding Text +
-  * Illustrations with Grouped Images +
-  * Complex Images in Picture Books +
-  * Culturally Sensitive Descriptions+
  
 <note tip>For more on Writing go to the [[public:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] for Image Descriptions and [[public:nnels:etext:images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-text.]] </note> <note tip>For more on Writing go to the [[public:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] for Image Descriptions and [[public:nnels:etext:images:how_to_edit_alt-text|Editing Alt-text.]] </note>
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