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.