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A review by bookbrig
Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution by Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
I read this in one sitting, and it reads super conversational and incredibly compelling. Near the end, I discovered an anecdote about a classmate of mine from junior high, including a photo of her on the capitol steps. It's one of those moments that reminded me how VERY recent the events of this book are. It would make a good crossover read for adults too.
I highly recommend this, and even if you don't read it maybe look into legislation and legal matters that are currently under consideration in 2021 in the US that will have wide ranging ramifications for people with disabilities among other populations. Here's a summation of a recent vigil and a brief piece by congresswoman Ayanna Pressley about Home & Community Based Services. You can also search the hashtag HCBS to find more articles and reporting.
I highly recommend this, and even if you don't read it maybe look into legislation and legal matters that are currently under consideration in 2021 in the US that will have wide ranging ramifications for people with disabilities among other populations. Here's a summation of a recent vigil and a brief piece by congresswoman Ayanna Pressley about Home & Community Based Services. You can also search the hashtag HCBS to find more articles and reporting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism