I Am Helen Keller by Brad Meltzer

I Am Helen Keller

Brad Meltzer

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · August 1, 2023

A Biography pick for readers exploring I Am Helen Keller.

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Who it’s for
An accessible biography pairs Helen Keller’s resourcefulness with a lively mix of history and visual storytelling.
Themes
Overcoming obstacles, Disability rights activism, Resourcefulness
Genres
Social Activist Biographies for Kids, Special Needs, Biographies of Women for Kids

About this book

The seventh addition to this New York Times bestselling series spotlights Helen Keller and shows kids that obstacles can create heroes When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

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With Miss Sullivan's help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen grew up to become a social activist, leading the fight for disabled people and so many other causes. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Helen Keller's resourcefulness was key to her success. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

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An accessible biography pairs Helen Keller’s resourcefulness with a lively mix of history and visual storytelling.

Come here for

  • A childhood-to-activism story about finding ways to communicate
  • Photos, comic-style illustrations, and conversation-starting facts

Expect

  • A timeline and childhood moments alongside biographical details
  • A focus on resourcefulness, learning, and advocacy

Where it sits

Biographies of Women for Kids63%
Special Needs59%
Social Activist Biographies for Kids53%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Social Activist Biographies for Kids
  • Biographies of Women for Kids
  • Physical Disabilities
Authors
Brad Meltzer
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
August 1, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Overcoming obstacles · Disability rights activism · Resourcefulness
Reading lane
Social Activist Biographies for Kids