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[2020]., Primary, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: 362.4 092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "Jennifer Keelan was determined to make a change--even if she was just a kid. She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple things . . . Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And, without her wheelchair, she climbed. All the way to the top!"--Provided by publisher.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to view Summary Note: Illustrated children's book that tells the story of Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, a young girl confined to a wheelchair who, along with others, fought for the Americans With Disabilities Act. Includes additional information about the disabled community, a timeline, and a note from the author.
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[2020]., Juvenile, Sourcebooks Explore Call No: 323.3 7092 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "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 enrollment at her neighborhood 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"--
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-- Anchor babies & the challenge of birthright citizenship[2017]., Stanford Briefs, an imprint of Stanford University Press Call No: 325.73 CHA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "[This book] explores the question of birthright citizenship, and of citizenship in the United States writ broadly, as [the author] counters the often hyperbolic claims surrounding these so-called anchor babies. [The author] considers how the term is used as a political dog whistle, how changes in the legal definition of citizenship have affected the children of immigrants over time, and, ultimately, how U.S.-born citizens still experience trauma if they live in families with undocumented immigrants"--Provided by publisher.
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c1997., Juvenile, Millbrook Press Call No: 346.7301 Nun Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Examines various legal issues, including free speech, privacy, child labor, and discrimination, as they apply to minors.
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-- Rosy :[2020]., HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Call No: MEMOIR NF PAB Edition: First edition. Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "From a mother whose children were taken from her at the U.S. border by the American government in 2018 and another mother who helped reunite the family, a ... story about the immigration odyssey, family separation and reunification, and the power of individuals to band together to overcome even the most cruel and unjust circumstances"--
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2000., Enslow Publishers Call No: 347.73 BIL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court casesSummary Note: Examines the 1967 Supreme Court Case in which the court ruled that juvenile courts cannot deprive children of certain rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
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c2008, Greenhaven Press Call No: 342.7308 2 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Issues on trialSummary Note: Examines the controversies and differing views surrounding immigration in the United States, addressing key issues in the debate on how immigration should be handled by the government and society.
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By Libal, JoyceCall No: 362.76 LIB Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Living with a special needSummary Note: Presents a story that provides insights into the challenges faced by children in protective services, and features facts about child abuse and neglect, the rights of children to be safe, the signs of sexual abuse, what happens when a report is made to child services, and the types of assistance they provide.
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[2015], Greenwood Call No: 346.73 HUD Edition: Third edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The only book of its kind to examine all aspects of a young adult's legal rights at school, at work, and at home, including recent developments in teen-oriented legislation"--
