She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World - Chelsea Clinton

In early 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren's refusal to be silenced in the Senate inspired a celebration of women who persevered in the face of adversity. Here, Clinton celebrates 13 American women who shaped our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. Full color. \nChelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted. She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small. With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn't give up on their dreams. Persistence is power. This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor--and one special cameo. Praise for She Persisted ★ [A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women. --Publishers Weekly, starred review Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard. --Booklist [She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way. --Family Circle We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too. --Bustle A message we all need to hear. --Scary Mommy This will be a great read for kids (especially young g