“It is not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance.“
“It is not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance.“
This book can link to my teaching by providing a powerful example of perseverance and advocacy, helping students understand the importance of overcoming obstacles and promoting inclusivity and empathy in the classroom.
pickThis children‘s biography published in 2017 falls within the non-fiction genre. This book tells the inspiring story of Helen Keller, who overcame the challenges of being deaf and blind to become a renowned author and activist, highlighting her resilience and determination.
so-soAssuming it stayed fairly accurate to true life, the parents and family of Helen sure didn‘t help, as they just gave in her tantrums, feeling badly because she was unable to understand why they might deny her what she wanted. It‘s short, but it has made me want to read more, probably nonfiction. I liked that there was a broad continuation at the end of the book that quickly explained more of Helen and Annie‘s lives together.
#URC prompt “blind author.“
I was reading There Plant Eyes for this prompt (I wanted fiction but couldn't find anything easily obtainable) and it gave me a yen to read this, a book which is largely a defense of a deaf-blind person's right to use language and have an imagination. You can feel Keller's frustration, even as she tries to maintain a positive outlook -- no one is interested in what she has to say unless it's about her disability.
“Always writing, never slowing. Essays, books, and stories flowing”
This book has very cohesive illustrations that follow a creative theme. They appear soft and like it is very balanced. The text is easy to follow and very informative
pickThis book is about Helen Keller, who was a girl that was both deaf and blind. This story explains that there were so many more amazing qualities that Helen had, other than being known for being dead and blind. It shares many details about her life that helps the reader understand who she was as a person
“Helen was a dog lover. Cherished canines of all sizes.“
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