Helen's Big World: The Life of Helen Keller (A Big Words Book, 6)

This magnificent account (New York Times) of Helen Kellers life presents a moving portrait of one of the worlds great luminaries. When Helen was nineteen months old, an illness left her unable to see or speak. She struggled to make herself understood, and often lashed out when she couldnt. With the help of a teacher named Annie Sullivan, she learned to spell words with her fingers, opening her world immeasurably. She soon learned to write and to read Braille, and even to read lips by touch; with Annie by her side, she went to college, and wrote an autobiography that shared her story with the world. She was lauded as a genius and became an advocate for people with disabilities, workers rights, womens rights, and racial justice. With her signature style of accessible prose laced with stirring quotes, Doreen Rappaport brings to life Helen Kellers poignant narrative in this addition to the Big Words series of picture book biographies. Acclaimed illustrator Matt Tavares beautifully captures the dynamism and verve of Helens life and legacy, making Helens Big World an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose vision for innovation and progress changed Americaand the worldforever. Stirring and awe-inspiring. The Horn Book While there are many books available about Helen Keller for this age group, this title offers a unique and beautiful perspective on her life. School Library JournalNo child could read this book without imagining herself, as Helen put it, in the still, dark world in which I lived. But it makes Helens path to self-expression all the more resonant and inspiring. New York TimesA worthwhile addition to biography shelves. Booklist