All the Way to the Top: How One Girls Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything

(Hardback)

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*Schneider Family Book Award Best Young Children's Honor Book*

Age range 5 to 9

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 enrolment at her neighbourhood 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.

'A necessary testament to the power of children's voices.' Kirkus Reviews

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Reviews

"Pimentel offers a great look at a young activist creating change and a better understanding of the importance of the ADA." - School Library Journal
"A powerful, empowering story!" - Washington Parent
"A 2020 A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year" - A Mighty Girl
"Clear, accessible prose accompanied by Ali's creamily textured digital illustrations...a jumping-off point for conversations." - Publishers Weekly
" Pimentel's compelling, present-tense narrative gives the story great immediacy, helping children connect with Jennifer's reactions to physical barriers and social injustice...Still an activist, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins offers a thought-provoking foreword to this inspiring picture book." - Booklist
"A necessary testament to the power of children's voices." - Kirkus Reviews
"I would recommend All the Way to the Top to kids who might have a disability or to kids who like to learn about real people." - Avery, Age 10 (Kids Book Buzz)

Author Bio

ANNETTE BAY PIMENTEL has published two picture book biographies, Mountain Chef, which won the Carter G. Woodson Award, and Girl, Running, which was a Junior Library Guild pick and received a starred review. She lives in Moscow, Idaho. Visit her at annettebaypimental.com.