Prologue
PART ONE
CHAPTER ONE
Yelling at blank walls
CHAPTER TWO
Time for rest hour, kids
CHAPTER THREE
Sorry, if you could just hide behind everyone else that would be
great
CHAPTER FOUR
If you’re not busy, can you help me into bed?
CHAPTER FIVE
You want me to what?
CHAPTER SIX
The last drop
CHAPTER SEVEN
Are you Judy Heumann?
CHAPTER EIGHT
The fight
CHAPTER NINE
Am I reading correctly?
PART TWO
CHAPTER TEN
Weird sleepover
CHAPTER ELEVEN
And suddenly, we’re visible
CHAPTER TWELVE
Dinner tonight courtesy of the Black Panthers
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
The government threatens us with bombs
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
We threaten the government with more sleepovers
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
House party at Califano’s
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
There are no accessible bathrooms in the White House
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Please don’t ignore us or we will come to your Sunday school
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
Power to the people
PART THREE: FOUR YEARS LATER
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Thirty-six million of us
EPILOGUE
And next
Acknowledgments
Credits
Judith Heumann is an internationally recognized leader in the
Disability Rights Independent Living Movement. She has served in
the Clinton and Obama administrations, and she was the World Bank's
first adviser on disability and development. Heumann is the author
of a memoir, Being Heumann, and her story was featured in the
Netflix documentary Crip Camp- A Disability Revolution (2020).
Connect with her on Twitter (@judithheumann) and Facebook
(TheHeumannPerspective).
Kristen Joiner is a writer, activist, and producer. She is the
co-author of Being Heumann- An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability
Rights Activist and the YA version of the book, Rolling Warrior-
The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on
Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution with Judy Heumann, Former
Advisor to Presidents Clinton and Obama, star of the
Oscar-nominated Crip Camp, and one of the most influential
disability rights activists in US history. Being Heumann has been
optioned by Apple TV for a feature film directed by Oscar-winner
Sian Heder (C.O.D.A.). Kristen co-founded the youth filmmaking
organization, Scenarios USA, and executive produced short films
written by young people and directed by award-winning directors.
She lives in New Zealand with her family.
“Inspiring and wryly humorous . . . Readers will be outraged to
read about the treatment disabled individuals have faced and still
face and cheer as Heumann persists against incredible odds.
Necessary reading.”
—Booklist, Starred Review
“Heumann’s frank accounts of humiliation and dismissal are
infuriating, but her conversational narration and snarky chapter
titles (‘Sorry, If You Could Just Hide Behind Everyone Else That
Would Be Great’) keep the tone encouraging, and her accounts of
disabled people’s camaraderie are heartening. A reflective epilogue
explores global disability rights, representation, and the
importance of telling—and listening to—#ownvoices stories.
Insightful and empowering.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"Rolling Warrior is poignant, funny, passionate, angry — and
hopeful. And it is a page-turner."
—Rethinking Schools
“A powerful yet tender memoir from one of the most important
figures in disability rights history. Judy’s story made me laugh,
cringe, and perhaps most importantly, it lit a fire in me to fight
harder for disability rights.”
—Shane Burcaw, author of Laughing at My Nightmare
“Many people will say Rolling Warrior is an important read and it
is, but it is also fun, exciting, and honest. This isn’t just a
story that disabled children will love; it’s a story about what is
possible when we fight for ourselves and each other. It is a story
about how tenacity, strength, the power of community, and the
willingness to fight for what matters can start a revolution.”
—Keah Brown, author of The Pretty One
“Judy Heumann’s journey is told with heart, tenacity, and even
humor. Any young person will find inspiration in her story to
overcome whatever barrier comes their way and to realize their
dreams just as she has. I only wished I had the chance to read her
story when I was reaching for my dreams!”
—Marlee Matlin, Academy Award–winning actress and activist
“A marvelous memoir by a disability hero who has paved the way for
so many of us. This book will inspire a new generation of
disability rights activists and guide future leaders as we work
toward a barrier-free world.”
—Haben Girma, author of the bestseller Haben: The Deafblind Woman
Who Conquered Harvard Law
“For the first time, I see myself in someone else. Judy’s lifelong
fight and fierce advocacy around disability justice have undeniably
paved the way for me to achieve what I have today. . . . A
must-read for all young people.”
—Ali Stroker, Tony Award–winning actress
“The book I needed growing up . . . has the possibility to inspire
a new generation of activists—and if I’m any indication, it most
certainly will.”
—Anja, age 14, Rolling Warrior Youth Advisory Board member
“I couldn’t help but feel Judy’s frustration, excitement and
passion as she fought for justice and equal rights for disabled
people.”
—Will, age 17, Rolling Warrior Youth Advisory Board member
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