Book description
Help kids ages 6 to 9
discover the life of Helen Kellerāa story about hope, courage, and finding your voice
Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduateā¦
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1 author picked The Story of Helen Keller as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
When I was a child The Miracle Worker (the film based on Helen Kellerās life) had a profound influence on me. I couldnāt imagine being a deaf and blind child in the 1880s when there were not many resources for deaf-blind people. How would it feel to be unable to communicate with other people? I cheered for Helenās teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, who helped Helen unlock a new way of communicating. Kellerās world opened up and she was able to share her remarkable intellect and unusual experience with generations of readers. Keller was the first deaf-blind college graduate andā¦
From Anne's list on real-life children who overcame hardships.
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