Cocca - Leffler Maryann - Fighting For Yes! The Story Of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
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
Title: Fighting For Yes! The Story Of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann
Author(s): Cocca - Leffler Maryann, Vivien Mildenberger
Publisher: Abrams
Barcode: 9781419755606
Pages: 48 Pages, Full-Color Illustrations Throughout
Publication Date: 8/9/2022
Category: Social Issues (Children's / Teenage)