Fighting for Yes!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann by Cocca-Leffler, Maryann

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

Fighting for Yes is a picture book biography celebrating the life and work of disability rights activist...
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Author: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Fighting for Yes!: The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann by Cocca-Leffler, Maryann

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

$30.30

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

$30.30
Author: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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

Author: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 08/09/2022
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 10.76h x 8.89w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9781419755606
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519457 / Fighting for Yes! the Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2022
Booklist 08/01/2022 pg. 48
School Library Journal 09/16/2022 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 10/10/2022

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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