Rolling Warrior (ePub)
The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution
(Sprache: Englisch)
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 activism
This young readers edition of her memoir, Being Heumann,...
This young readers edition of her memoir, Being Heumann,...
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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 activism
This 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.
This 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.
Autoren-Porträt von Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner
Judith Heumann is an internationally recognized leader in the Disability Rights Independent Living Movement. She has served in the Clinton and Obama administrations, and she was the World Bank's first adviser on disability and development. Heumann is the author of a 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, activist, and producer. She is the co-author of Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist and the YA version of the book, Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution with Judy Heumann, Former Advisor to Presidents Clinton and Obama, star of the Oscar-nominated Crip Camp, and one of the most influential disability rights activists in US history. Being Heumann has been optioned by Apple TV for a feature film directed by Oscar-winner Sian Heder (C.O.D.A.). Kristen co-founded the youth filmmaking organization, Scenarios USA, and executive produced short films written by young people and directed by award-winning directors. She lives in New Zealand with her family.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Judith Heumann , Kristen Joiner
- Altersempfehlung: 10 - 14 Jahre
- 2021, 216 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Beacon Press
- ISBN-10: 0807003603
- ISBN-13: 9780807003602
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.06.2021
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