deaf

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Helen Keller

2004
Presents a brief biography of Helen Keller, a woman who became known for her achievements as an activist, speaker, and writer in spite of being born blind and deaf.

Helen Keller

out of a dark and silent world
2002
A biography of the deaf and blind woman who overcame her limitations to become a speaker, writer, and advocate for people with disabilities.

The dark days of Hamburger Halpin

2011
When Will Halpin transfers from his all-deaf school into a mainstream Pennsylvania high school, he faces discrimination and bullying, but still manages to solve a mystery surrounding the death of a popular football player in his class.

Dead and buried

1996
Sara Howell is thrilled to be asked to help out at a lavish fund-raiser at the Radley Museum, but her life is turned around when her discovery of the body of a security guard sets off a rash of harrassment that makes her realize someone wants her dead.

I'll scream later

2009
Actress Marlee Matlin chronicles her life both onscreen and off, discussing her relationship with her parents, her break-out role in "Children of a Lesser God," her interactions with the deaf community, her marriage, and the moments that have shaped her life and career.

Deaf like me

1978
Discusses the problems, frustrations, and anxieties encountered by the parents of a deaf child as they attempt to communicate with her and teach her to speak.

Nobody's perfect

2006
Megan, a popular and outgoing fourth-grader, is sure that the "perfect" new girl dislikes her because she is deaf, but persistence and a joint science fair project help Megan see that the two girls have something in common after all.

The Helen Keller story

1990
A biography of the blind and deaf woman who rose above her physical disabilities to international renown and who helped other handicapped persons live fuller lives.

Helen Keller

selected writings
2005
Presents an overview of the writings of Helen Keller, collecting examples for her personal letters, political writing, speeches, and excerpts for her published work.

The story of my life

2002
An autobiography of Helen Keller, written while she was young woman, in which she tells of her early life, her relationship with her teacher Anne Sullivan, and her struggles to triumph over blindness and deafness.

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