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From the series American Heroes
Alice Wong
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2026
Reviewed From the series American Heroes
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2026
ReviewedIn this book, early fluent readers will learn how Alice Wong used her voice to advocate for people with disabilities and how she helped fight for disability-friendly accommodations and policies.
A Take a Look! infographic shows readers ways the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires protections for disabled people. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and a timeline highlights key events in Alice Wong’s life. Children can learn more about Alice Wong using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Alice Wong also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Alice Wong is part of Jump!’s American Heroes series.
'Young readers get the opportunity to learn about underrated champions of the people in the American Heroes series (6 titles), including Alice Wong. Wong was born with muscular dystrophy and needed accessibility services throughout her life. She quickly discovered as she moved through schooling to university that she would be left out because of these needs, driving her desire to advocate for other disabled people. Wong would go on to serve as an authority on disability justice and started the #CripTheVote movement. This biography discusses Wong’s early life, activism, and legacy (though the work does not mention her passing in 2025). With more complex language (supplemented by a glossary) and short paragraphs, this work will best serve independent readers as it focuses on an activist who deserves more attention for her disability justice advocacy.', Kelly Ferreira, Booklist
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