Helen wanted to learn more. At age 10 she began to learn to speak. H er teacher spoke to her. Helen placed a finger on the speaker ’ s lips and throat. By age 16 Helen could speak pretty well. She went to college and made top grades. After college Helen worked help other people who were blind. S he taught them to have hope and to be brave. she wrote many books about her life. S he gave speeches all over the world she raised lots of money for those who were blind. Helen Keller became a hero to people everywhere .