Rolling Warrior

The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution

Rolling Warrior
Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner
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Paperback
h216 x 140mm - 215pg
15 Jun 2021 US
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9780807003596
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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 -a powerful role model for young adults with a passion for activismThis young readers edition of her memoir, Being Heumann, introduces young readers to the disability rights movement through the lens of Judy Heumann' s life. It centers on the universal yearning for connection and belonging that all young people experience as they navigate the trials of adolescence. Judy' s wry personality leaps off the page in this fast-paced and engaging memoir that shows young readers that they have the power and strength to demand equal access in an unequal world. As a young woman, Judy Heumann rolled her wheelchair through the doors of the U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare in San Francisco and demanded the implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protected the rights of all people with disabilities. But before that, Judy was a kid making her way through a school system that wasn' t designed to include people with disabilities. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents, Judy' s drive for equality was instilled early in her life. She was barred from starting kindergarten with her friends because the principal deemed her a "fire hazard," and had to be homeschooled until her parents found a program for disabled kids. She then fought her high school when they initially denied her a diploma because of her inability to participate in gym, and she fought her college when she was described as a "fire hazard" once again. 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.
"A powerful yet tender memoir from one of the most important figures in disability rights history. Judy' s story made me laugh, cringe, and perhaps most importantly, it lit a fire in me to fight harder for disability rights. " --Shane Burcaw, author of Laughing at My Nightmare"Many people will say Rolling Warrior is an important read and it is, but it is also fun, exciting, and honest. This isn' t just a story that disabled children will love; it' s a story about what is possible when we fight for ourselves and each other. It is a story about how tenacity, strength, the power of community, and the willingness to fight for what matters can start a revolution. " --Keah Brown, author of The Pretty One"Judy Heumann' s journey is told with heart, tenacity, and even humor. Any young person will find inspiration in her story to overcome whatever barrier comes their way and to realize their dreams just as she has. I only wished I had the chance to read her story when I was reaching for my dreams!" --Marlee Matlin, Academy Award-winning actress and activist "A marvelous memoir by a disability hero who has paved the way for so many of us. This book will inspire a new generation of disability rights activists and guide future leaders as we work toward a barrier-free world. " --Haben Girma, author of the bestseller Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law"For the first time, I see myself in someone else. Judy' s lifelong fight and fierce advocacy around disability justice have undeniably paved the way for me to achieve what I have today. . . . A must-read for all young people. " --Ali Stroker, Tony Award-winning actress
Judith Heumann is an internationally recognized leader in the Disability Rights Independent Living Movement. She has served in the Clinton and Obama administrations and as the World Bank' s first adviser on disability and development. Heumann is the author of her memoir, Being Heumann, and her story was featured in the Netflix documentary Crip Camp- A Disability Revolution (2020). Connect with her on Twitter (@judithheumann) and Facebook (TheHeumannPerspective). Kristen Joiner is a writer and activist who tries to tell stories that change how people see the world. Her writing on exclusion, inequality, and social change has been published in Stanford Social Innovation Review, Stuff and other outlets. She lives in New Zealand with her family.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780807003596
Published: 15 Jun 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Beacon Press
Publisher: Beacon Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Pages: 215

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