Fighting for YES!: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Fighting for YES! by Maryann Cocca-Leffler: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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, this biography captures the impact and influence of one of America’s greatest living activists.
Quick facts about Fighting for YES!
- Title: Fighting for YES!
- Author: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
- First published: 2022
- Genre: picture books, disability, biography
- OpenLibrary ID: OL27675244W
Where to read Fighting for YES!
Fighting for YES! by Maryann Cocca-Leffler is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fighting for YES! about?
From a very young age, Judy Heumann heard the word NO.
Who wrote Fighting for YES!?
Fighting for YES! was written by Maryann Cocca-Leffler.
When was Fighting for YES! published?
Fighting for YES! was first published in 2022.
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