SHE PERSISTED

By Chelsea Clinton. Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. Motivate children to never give up on their dreams, no matter what obstacles may stand in their paths, with these 13 inspirational stories of women who helped shape our country through their tenacity—sometimes by speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. Vivid artwork insightfully depicts the achievements of Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Sally Ride, Clara Lemlich, Virginia Apgar, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, and Sonia Sotomayor. Grades K–4. Philomel. 32 pages. ©2017.