This is an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed America and the world forever. 6-8 years
Annie and Helen
By Deborah Hopkinson, Illustrated by Raul Colon
This story focuses on the relationship between Helen and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. The book is interspersed with excerpts of Annie’s letters home, written as she struggled with her angry, wild pupil. With devotion and determination, Annie teaches Helen finger spelling and braille. As Helen comes to understand the language and begins to communicate, she connects for the first time with her family and the world around her. 4-8 years
Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips
By Sarah Albee, Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali
When Helen Keller was a baby, she became sick and lost her ability to see and hear. Although many people doubted her ability to persevere, Helen did not let any obstacle stop her from achieving many things in her amazing life.
This book covers some of the well-known and inspiring milestones of Keller’s life—it’s a great supplement for book reports on this iconic historical figure. It also covers some of the lesser-known fun facts—did you know that Helen Keller was a long-time dog lover?
This biography reader includes a timeline, historical photographs, and information about Braille.
Helen Keller: The World at her Fingertips is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
Who Was Helen Keller?
By Gare Thompson, Illustrated by Nancy Harrison
At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness spending the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of her teacher, Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write and do many amazing things. 8-12 years
Helen Keller, DK Reader L3
By Leslie Garrett
In this Level 3 reader, the captivating story of Helen Keller unfolds. Children able to read on their own will learn about her life from early childhood to adulthood where she achieved academic success in spite of her many challenges as a deaf and blind young woman. 7-9 years
A Girl Named Helen: The True Story of Helen Keller
By Bonnie Bader
After an illness left her blind and deaf at a very young age, Helen Keller’s world suddenly became dark and quiet. Her parents hired a teacher named Anne Sullivan. Anne connected with Helen and helped her understand the amazing world around her. Helen grew up to become an activist for people with disabilities. 7-10 years
Helen Keller and the Big Storm
By Patricia Lakin, Illustrated by Diane Magnuson
Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen ever learn to trust her new teacher? 6-7 years
Helen Keller’s Best Friend Belle
By Holly M. Barry, Illustrated by Jennifer Thermes
In this story, young readers are introduced to Helen’s beloved dog, Belle. She is Helen’s constant companion. 4-8 years
Helen Keller: Courage in Darkness
By Emma Carlson Berne
Helen Keller lived in darkness and silence, but she dazzled the world with her accomplishments. Her powerful story lives in this biography. Find out about: the illness that destroyed her sight and hearing; her explosive first meeting with teacher Annie Sullivan; her struggle to become the first blind and deaf student awarded a degree from Radcliffe College; and her life as a writer, lecturer, and world traveler. 10 year and up
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