Synopses & Reviews
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One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong in school and society Adapted from her memoir Being Heumann, this young readers' edition centers on the universal yearning for connection and belonging that everyone experiences as they navigate the trials of adolescence. Judy Heumann's wry personality leaps off the page in this fast-paced and engaging story that introduces readers to the disability rights movement and shows them that they have the power and strength to demand equal access in an unequal world.
Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents, Judy had a drive for equality that was instilled early in her life. She takes readers inside her fight to attend grade school after being described as a "fire hazard" and her legal battle against the New York City school system for denying her a teacher's license because of her disability. Through bravery, persistence, and her signature rebellious streak, Judy battled inequality from the school system to the government, working alongside her friends to organize the longest sit-in protest in US history to protect the rights of all people with disabilities.
Rolling Warrior is a powerful story of fighting for what you deserve and is a must-read for all young readers with a passion for activism and equal rights.
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As featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp, and for readers of I Am Malala, one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong. "If I didn't fight, who would?"
Judy Heumann was only 5 years old when she was first denied her right to attend school. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents in New York City, Judy had a drive for equality that was instilled early in life.
In this young readers' edition of her acclaimed memoir, Being Heumann, Judy shares her journey of battling for equal access in an unequal world--from fighting to attend grade school after being described as a "fire hazard" because of her wheelchair, to suing the New York City school system for denying her a teacher's license because of her disability. Judy went on to lead 150 disabled people in the longest sit-in protest in US history at the San Francisco Federal Building. Cut off from the outside world, the group slept on office floors, faced down bomb threats, and risked their lives to win the world's attention and the first civil rights legislation for disabled people.
Judy's bravery, persistence, and signature rebellious streak will speak to every person fighting to belong and fighting for social justice.
Synopsis
(This is the Large Print Edition) As featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Crip Camp, and forreaders of I Am Malala, one of the most influential disability rightsactivists in US history tells her story of fighting to belong. "If I didn't fight, who would?"
Judy Heumann was only 5 years old when she was first denied her right to attend school. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents in New York City, Judy had a drive for equality that was instilled early in life.
In this young readers' edition of her acclaimed memoir, Being Heumann, Judy shares her journey of battling for equal access in an unequal world--from fighting to attend grade school after being described as a "fire hazard" because of her wheelchair, to suing the New York City school system for denying her a teacher's license because of her disability. Judy went on to lead 150 disabled people in the longest sit-in protest in US history at the San Francisco Federal Building. Cut off from the outside world, the group slept on office floors, faced down bomb threats, and risked their lives to win the world's attention and the first civil rights legislation for disabled people.
Judy's bravery, persistence, and signature rebellious streak will speak to every person fighting to belong and fighting for social justice.