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Author:

Kennon, Caroline.

Title:

Helen Keller, in her own words : by Caroline Kennon.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Gareth Stevens Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2015

Description:

32 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Keller, Helen,--1880-1968--Juvenile literature.
Sullivan, Annie,--1866-1936--Juvenile literature.
Deafblind women--United States--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Contents:

The fever - Anne Sullivan - Breakthroughs - In school - Book lover - Writing - Lecture tour - American Foundation for the Blind - "Without Teacher" - Education for all - The Presidential Medal of Freedom - Death and legacy.

Summary:

"Though Helen Keller became deaf and blind after a childhood illness in 1882, she grew up to be a renowned author, activist, and speaker. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller overcame major obstacles in her life and used them to become an advocate for those experiencing discrimination and hardship. This inspiring biography uses Keller's own words as a primary source, so that readers can better know and understand this amazing woman and leader"--Provided by the publisher.

Series:

Eyewitness to history

ISBN:

1482414791
9781482414790

Locations:

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

VFPB334 -- Elgin Public Library (Elgin)

HOPC845 -- Hull Public Library (Hull)

SPPE104 -- Independence Public Library (Independence)