Ruth Rowland was honored to be was asked by the Southern Poverty Law Center to illustrate an article in their magazine, “Teaching Tolerance,”  about a powerful and moving film created by a group of students at a Vermont high school. Made on a tiny budget, the award winning documentary “Speak Out for Understanding,” gives viewers a close look at the real lives of four students who have learning disabilities and tries to teach a new way of talking about people who have them.

Ruth’s work included a full page opening illustration, title lettering and a spot illustration for the magazine article. The casual marker pen lettering, scribbles and doodles echo the students’ enthusiastic approach to their subject.