Kids in History: Helen Keller
By (Author) Barbara Catchpole
Illustrated by Damian Zain
Salariya Book Company Ltd
Book House
1st December 2019
Illustrated edition
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
362.41092
152
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Left blind and deaf from a childhood illness, Helen Keller broke barriers, learning sign language and eventually becoming the first person with her disability to earn a Bachelor of Arts. This fast-paced and fascinating account of her early life details her inspiring journey towards being able to communicate with those around her and spread a message of tolerance and understanding.
Barbara Catchpole was an English and Special Needs teacher before becoming a full-time writer of children's books, including the titles in the popular PIG fiction series.
Damian Zain lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He trained in comic illustration and now is a freelance artist.