Just Released-Annie Finds Her Magic!

Readers of all ages will find a unique historical perspective on life from the 1880s through the 1960s combined with the personal determination of Helen Keller and her teacher, Anne Sullivan, in a newly released book by Dearborn actress and writer, Collette Cullen. Annie Finds Her Magic, is a culmination of a five year work period in which Cullen also performed a very successful one-woman show as Anne Sullivan in venues throughout Michigan. In her book, Cullen highlights the life of Helen Keller’s teacher and friend as together they meet the challenges of fighting discrimination against individuals with disabilities and special needs. Now available on amazon books and Kindle, Annie Finds Her Magic is an inspirational work that provides the reader with the opportunity to explore their own dreams and magic!

In her review of Annie Finds Her Magic, Judy Arkwright ,affiliated with the National Center of
Universal Design for Learning, gives the book five stars. She says:
“This is a must read. Author Cullen captures the historical Annie Sullivan and her personal challenges
to overcome her own disabilities before becoming Helen Keller’s teacher. Cullen presents a great
reading comprehension scaffold for the young reader. Asking them questions to ponder as they read
along, drawing them into personal reflection of how the story may compare to the challenges they
face in their own lives. Cullen ends on a high note as she encourages all readers to not only
dream big, but dream really big because everything starts as our own vision. After all the magic
exists in each and everyone of us! “