All the way to the top : how one girl's fight for Americans with disabilities changed everything
Record details
- ISBN: 1492688975
- ISBN: 9781492688976
- ISBN: 1492688975 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781492688976 : HRD
- ISBN: 9781492688976
- ISBN: 1492688975
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Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
print - Publisher: Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks Explore, [2020]
- Copyright: ©2020
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Badges:
- Top Holds Over Last 5 Years: 4 / 5.0
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary, etc.: | "Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated in the Capitol Crawl. The deeply affecting image of Jennifer crawling up the steps of Capitol Hill went viral and helped pressure Congress into passing the Americans with Disabilities Act. A powerfully illustrated biography of Jennifer's life and a celebration of youth activism, All the Way to the Top will teach all children that they have the power to make a difference"-- |
Target Audience Note: | 004-008. 2-3. |
Awards Note: | Nutmeg Award Nominee, Elementary, 2024. Nutmeg Award Nominee, Elementary, 2024. |
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Available copies
- 55 of 67 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Norfolk Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 67 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Norfolk Library | J BIO KEELAN PIM (Text) | 36058148283019 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
All the Way to the Top : How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
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All the Way to the Top : How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book (American Library Association) Experience the true story of lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book. This beautifully illustrated story includes a foreword from Jennifer and backmatter detailing her life and the history of the disability rights movement. This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her. Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change--even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria. Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! A Rise: A Feminist Book Project Nominee A Junior Library Guild Selection All the Way to the Top is perfect for: Elementary school teachers looking for books to supplement disability rights curriculum and the history of the ADA (find a free Common-Core Aligned Educator Guide at www.sourcebooks.com) Parents looking for social justice picture books, books on activism and for young activists, and inspiring books for girls Parents, teachers, librarians, and guardians looking for beautifully illustrated, inspirational and educational books for young readers in their life