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Helen Keller

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Helen Keller, written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and illustrated by Sam Boughton, is an inspiring biographical picture book for young readers as part of the acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series. The book chronicles the extraordinary life of Helen Keller, who became deaf and blind following an illness in early childhood. Living in a world of silence and darkness, Helen's life changed dramatically when teacher Anne Sullivan introduced her to finger-spelling, helping her connect physical sensations with words, beginning with water. Through perseverance and determination, Helen learned to read Braille, write, speak, and eventually became the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. As an author and political activist, she spent her life advocating for disability rights, women's suffrage, and social equality. Through gentle text and expressive artwork, this book conveys a powerful message of resilience, empathy, and overcoming adversity.

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Series Title

Little People, BIG DREAMS

Call Number

923.6 VEG h

Publisher

London : Frances Lincoln Children\'s Books., 2022

Collation

ilus. ; 20 x 25 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780711259522

Classification

923.6

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

1

Subject(s)

Picture books for children
Helen Keller, 1880-1968
Deafblind women -- United States
Social reformers -- United States
People with disabilities -- Biography

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