I am Helen Keller

Written by Brad Meltzer

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series

A young girl overcomes deafness and blindness to become a powerful advocate for change.

5.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,096 ratings

40 pages· 1,841 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· 570L

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Bookroo's summary

Helen Keller, once trapped in silence and darkness, finds her voice through her teacher, Annie Sullivan. As she learns to communicate, Helen transforms into a fierce advocate for the disabled. Can her story inspire others to overcome their own challenges and fight for justice? Discover how one woman's determination changed the world.

From the publisher

“The story of Helen Keller, who learned to read and write despite being deaf and blind, and became an activist who fought for the rights of disabled people”

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 1,841
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 570L

Themes & topics

Books about activism Books about female role models Books about famous people Books about historical figures Books about disabilities

What readers & critics say

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“I thought this was a fantastic biography of the life of Helen Keller--her hardships and accomplishments. There are a lot of fun facts in the story, and it's a little longer of a picture book, but I thought it was engaging and a fun, inspiring read.”

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