She Persisted: Helen Keller

In 'She Persisted: Helen Keller,' author Courtney Sheinmel presents the inspiring life story of Helen Keller, a woman who faced incredible challenges due to her disabilities but, with the help of her dedicated teacher, learned to communicate and became a powerful advocate for people with disabilities around the world. Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller 'She Persisted' by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, this chapter book series celebrates women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds, including Helen Keller. Despite losing her sight and hearing after a childhood illness, Keller did not let that stop her from learning to read, speak, and make a difference. She was the first person who was both deaf and blind to graduate from college, and she continued to write books and articles, speak in public, and advocate for the rights she believed everyone should have, inspiring others to do the same.