We Want to Go to School!

The Fight for Disability Rights

There was a time in the United States when millions of children with disabilities weren’t allowed to go to public school. But in 1971, seven kids and their families wanted to do something about it. They knew that every child had a right to an equal education, so they went to court to fight for that right. The case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia led to laws ensuring children with disabilities would receive a free, appropriate public education. Told in the voice of Janine Leffler, one of the millions of kids who went to school because of these laws, this book shares the true story of this landmark case.

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  • 32 Pages
  • 8" x 10"
  • 9780807535189
  • September 2021

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Reviews

  • An accessible introduction to a little-known but life-changing victory for disabled children.

    - Kirkus Reviews

  • Recommended for all libraries. This will appeal to all children, providing them with an understanding of the history of disability rights while simultaneously empowering them to continue advocating for the rights of all individuals.

    - School Library Journal

  • The text describes events and facts gently while making a strong case for the ruling.

    - The Horn Book, Book Bundles

Awards & Accolades

  • A Junior Library Guild Selection February 2022

 

  • Accelerated Reader Points: 0.5
  • ATOS Level: 4.2