When many of us think about Helen Keller, we think of her as a young woman who was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to lead an extraordinary life. However, Keller was much more than just the epitome of reaching your full potential despite circumstances out of your control; she was also an incredible author and an activist.

After her life was revolutionized by miracle-worker Annie Sullivan, who helped her overcome her deaf-blindness, Keller stepped into the world of social activism. Beginning in the early 1910s, Helen Keller traveled all over the United States. Throughout this national tour, she delivered speeches on social injustices, suffrage, and the rights of those with disabilities. Later, she would go on to help found the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), an organization that still fights for social equality today. 

This header was created for Suzanne Grandt's blog on female authors and activists.