All the Way to the Top by Annette Bay Pimentel
Appropriate Age Range: 4-8 years
What this book is all about:
All The Way to The Top is the story of Jennifer Keelan, a girl who was determined to make a change. Although she knew that her wheelchair could not hold her back, she was aware of how her enviornment and world around her created barriers even for simple tasks. So when the ADA was proposed to Congress, she joined others in the Capitol Crawl!
Why you might want to read it:
This book shares the inspiring story of Jennifer Keelan and highlights the importance of children being given a voice to discuss policies that affect them.
Questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Why does Jennifer's local school say she doesn't belong there?
Why do you think Jennifer become an activist?
How does Jennifer feel when she tells her story?
Why does Jennifer and her friends crawl up the capitol steps?
How would have Jennifer's experiences been different if the ADA was in place? What changes do you think still need to be made?