She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

Chelsea 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.
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Throughout American history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. In early 2017, Senator Elizabeth Warren's refusal to be silenced in the Senate inspired a spontaneous celebration of women who persevered in the face of adversity. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Sotomayorâ€”and one special cameo.

Praise for She Persisted:

â˜…Â â€œ[A] lovely, moving work of childrenâ€™s literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women.â€ â€”Publishers Weekly, starred review

â€œExemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that womenâ€™s voices have made themselves emphatically heard.â€ â€”BooklistÂ

â€œ[She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they donâ€™t let obstacles get in the way.â€ â€”Family CircleÂ

â€œWe canâ€™t wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives . . . and maybe some of the grown-ups, too.â€ â€”BustleÂ

â€œA message we all need to hear.â€ â€”Scary MommyÂ

â€œThis will be a great read for kids (especially young girls).â€ â€”RomperÂ

â€œWe cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clintonâ€™s new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice.â€ â€”Amy Poehlerâ€™s Smart Girls
Country USA
Manufacturer Philomel Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-05-30
UnitCount 1
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Philomel Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2017-05-30
UnitCount	1
Format	Kindle eBook

She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

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