Author · 1880 – 1968
Helen Keller
Little-Known Facts
- Her teacher Anne Sullivan broke through to her by spelling 'water' into her hand at a water pump.
- She was a co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Myths & Misconceptions
Could Helen Keller really write books herself?
Yes — she learned to read Braille and to write, and authored her own books and articles, working with editors as any author might.