Water led Helen Keller to the world of words

January 19, 2016
Here's the famed pump where teacher Annie Sullivan showed Helen her first word of sign language. (Photo credit: Sheila Scarborough, Wikimedia Commons)

Here’s the famed pump where teacher Annie Sullivan showed Helen her first word of sign language. (Photo credit: Sheila Scarborough, Wikimedia Commons)

Imagine not speaking. Not hearing. However, you still learn your first word. You feel it.

That’s the power of water.

Visit that famous water pump that introduced a new world to a young girl.


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Nancy Bo Flood

As a fish-brain surgeon or a rodeo poem wrangler, I have loved stories. I strongly believe that words – in poetry or prose – help heal our hearts and give us new eyes to see the world. I was first a research psychologist studying brain development at the University of Minnesota and London University before following my passion – writing for children. Learn more...