Kristen Joiner
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Language
English
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Description
"A story of fighting to belong in a world that wasn't built for all of us and of one woman's activism--from the streets of Brooklyn and San Francisco to inside the halls of Washington--[this book] recounts Judy Heumann's lifelong battle to achieve respect, acceptance, and inclusion in society"--Provided by publisher
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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2021-2022 Middle School TAB Nominations
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2021-2022 Middle School TAB Nominations in E-Book and E-Audiobook
Disability Awareness Guest List
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Description
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Heumann was only five years old when she was first denied her right to attend school. Paralyzed from polio and raised by her Holocaust-surviving parents in New York City, she had a drive for equality that was instilled early...
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