Fighting for Yes!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Fighting for Yes!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann

Hardcover

09 Aug, 2022

By Maryann Cocca-Leffler (author), Vivien Mildenberger (Illustrated by), Judith Heumann (Afterword by)

Fighting for Yes is a picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her l...

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ISBN-10:

1419755609

ISBN-13:

9781419755606

Publisher

Harry N. Abrams

Dimensions

10.76 X 8.89 X 0.46 inches

Language

English

Description

Fighting for Yes is a picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist and icon Judith Heumann, highlighting one of her landmark achievements--leading the historic 504 Sit-in in 1977.

From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word "No." When she wanted to attend public school, the principal said "No." When she wanted her teaching license, the New York Board of Education said "No." Judy and people with disabilities everywhere were tired of hearing "No."

In the 1970s, an important disability rights law, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, was waiting to be signed. Judy and other disability rights activists fought for "YES!" They held a sit-in until Section 504 was signed into law. Section 504 laid the foundation for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was established thanks in large part to the ongoing work of Judy and her community.

Along with a personal reflection from Judy herself, award-winning author Maryann Cocca-Leffler and illustrator Vivien Mildenberger's picture book biography captures the impact and influence of one of America's greatest living activists.

"Cocca-Leffler's straightforward text relates Judy's challenges and triumphs . . . Uplifting and stirring." --Kirkus Reviews

"Illustrations combine gouache painting and digital art to bring Heumann and her allies to life . . . an informative portrait of an under-recognized activist." --Booklist

Product Details

ISBN-10

:1419755609

ISBN-13

:9781419755606

Publisher

:Harry N. Abrams

Publication date

: 09 Aug, 2022

Format

:Hardcover

Language

:English

Reading Level

: All

No. of Units

:1

Dimension

: 10.76 X 8.89 X 0.46 inches

Weight

:459 g

Editorial Reviews

" Cocca-Leffler's straightforward text relates Judy's challenges and triumphs. . .Uplifting and stirring." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Maryann Cocca-Leffler is an award-winning author and illustrator of more than 65 books for children, including The Power of Yet and We Want to Go to School!: The Fight for Disability Rights. She lives and works in Portland, Maine. Vivien Mildenberger is the illustrator of a number of books for children, including All in a Drop and The Voice that Won the Vote. She lives on a lovely farm just outside of Nashville, where she works on her illustrations, pottery, and other general magic-making.

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