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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World Hardcover – Picture Book, May 30, 2017

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,231 ratings

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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.
 
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 girls).” —
Romper 

“We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton’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.” —Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls
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Join the Persisterhood and collect them all! Thirteen inspirational American women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world. Features women athletes who overcame and inspired — just in time for the Olympics!

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K-Gr 3—In this brief but elegant introduction to 13 women who "persisted"—such as Harriet Tubman, Nellie Bly, and Sonia Sotomayor—the author details the many ways that women have refused to take no for an answer. Instead, they rigorously pursued lofty, inspiring, and purposeful aims for the betterment of themselves and others. Readers see that working toward a far-reaching objective is a virtue. Rather than offering a more in-depth history of any single figure, this book explains the meaning of persistence and places it in a positive light. The artwork depicts a museum gallery with students looking at portraits of the 13 women, including one of Hillary Clinton wearing a red pantsuit, though she is not mentioned in the text. After a brief introduction, the format is largely consistent, with a paragraph about each subject's goal, a quote by her that exemplifies her persistence, and an illustration. As Florence Griffith Joyner said, "When anyone tells me I can't do anything…I'm just not listening anymore." VERDICT Use as a read-aloud to promote discussion, raise questions for research, and share related experiences. And since the book is dedicated to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a current connection could be made, too.—Myra Zarnowski, City University of New York

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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 girls).” —
Romper 

“We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton’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.” —Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1524741728
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; First Edition (May 30, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781524741723
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524741723
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1170L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.44 x 0.34 x 11.25 inches
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Customers find the book inspiring and thought-provoking. They say it's a great book for young girls and older ones, teaching them that they can do anything. The illustrations are beautiful and cute, making it a wonderful gift for young girls. Readers appreciate the persistence message and the emphasis on impressive accomplishments. Overall, customers love the stories and consider it a great purchase for young girls.

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167 customers mention "Inspirational message"153 positive14 negative

Customers find the book's inspirational message clear and easy for students to understand. It provides a sense of the stories in simple terms, making it an informative and thought-provoking read for young readers. The vocabulary includes words that readers already know and some they had to sound out. Overall, customers find the book a great teaching tool with a powerful message.

"...Like the mini-biographies as they made me want to learn more about each of these women...." Read more

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"...] The description of each person is short, but it’s cute and easy to read." Read more

149 customers mention "Book for children"149 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging for young girls. It teaches them that they can achieve anything. They say it should be required reading for all girls of all ages. Readers appreciate the strong female role models and the stories of young citizens who accomplished important things.

"...read frequently to children I babysat I learned that kids quickly find favorite stories and want them re-read often...." Read more

"...While the book is for kids, Ms Clinton needs to understand that these13 women did extraordinary things in their lives which deserve more..." Read more

"...’s has wonderful stories about great women that would be a great way to teach young girls that they should never give up on their dreams and..." Read more

"...non-partisan-- neither conservative nor progressive, it tells the stories of young citizens who accomplished important things against the odds...." Read more

114 customers mention "Inspirational female characters"114 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's female characters inspiring. They appreciate the different stories and accomplishments of these women, who started out as little girls. The illustrations are wonderful, and the book provides a great introduction to famous women for young people.

"...Each story highlights the resilience and determination of these trailblazers, making it a fantastic read for both children and adults." Read more

"Well written, good selection of amazing women. Wonderful illustrations too!" Read more

"This was a great introduction to famous women for young people...." Read more

"I liked how so many different women were featured in the book; some of who I'd never heard of...." Read more

110 customers mention "Illustrations"110 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the illustrations. They find the illustrations beautiful, cute, and easy to read. The book shows them great role models and encourages them to be everything they ever dreamed of being. They appreciate the soft technique used by the illustrator, which is a perfect complement to the text.

""She Persisted, 13 American Women Who Changed the World": Beautiful, detailed illustrations...." Read more

"...American Women Who Changed the World” is an inspiring and beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women..." Read more

"Well written, good selection of amazing women. Wonderful illustrations too!" Read more

"...] The description of each person is short, but it’s cute and easy to read." Read more

26 customers mention "Gift value"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good gift for young girls and boys. They say it's a wonderful purchase for young girls, granddaughters, and their 7-year-old sons.

"...This book is a wonderful gift. We need heroes--and heroines-- who challenge us to do what others don't think we can do. Find them here." Read more

"...The drawings and story are both great. This is a great one to gift to a young girl as well!" Read more

"...Love the way this was organized, presented and written. Great gift!!" Read more

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22 customers mention "Persistence"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's message of persistence and its emphasis on impressive accomplishments. They find it motivating and encouraging, mentioning that it's a great topic for young minds. The book also highlights the resilience, determination, and unique skills of these trailblazers.

"...So finding books about people of character, perseverance, and unique skills who bravely find ways to improve the lives of others are stories that..." Read more

"...Each story highlights the resilience and determination of these trailblazers, making it a fantastic read for both children and adults." Read more

"Bought two, one for each niece. I loved the diversity and the positivity." Read more

"...Lessons everyone can use. FYI delivery was quick and as advertised." Read more

21 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the stories. They find them wonderful and inspiring, with a message of perseverance. Many appreciate the premise and history of the book, though some feel some words are too old for young readers.

"...I love the quotes from the woman and the true stories that come with it. The illustrations are beautiful as well. Great book to add to any library :)" Read more

"Book came in perfect condition. I love the story it tells as well...." Read more

"...She's a voracious reader and will love these stories and understand the book's female power even at her age. It's well done and engaging to reading...." Read more

"...Illustrations are incredible and stories of these women are beyond wonderful...." Read more

36 customers mention "Information quality"17 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the information quality. Some find it engaging and inspiring, with historical context. Others feel the book provides too much information in a short space, providing only a brief overview.

"The description of each person is short, but it’s cute and easy to read." Read more

"...To my happy surprise, she’s been very engaged, asking lots of questions...." Read more

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"...I'm a liberal.... I love that its a positive message that is historically accurate...." Read more

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I bought this book to read with my 4 year old daughter as I love showing her anything that has strong female role models. I loved all of the different stories of great women and it led to a great discussion on ways that she can change the world. I wasn't sure if she would enjoy it because it is a little advanced for her but none the less, the next night I found her asleep with the book in her bed after picking it off the bookshelf herself. Made my mommy heart happy. We need more stuff like this in the world. Buy this book for a little girl you love.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
    "She Persisted, 13 American Women Who Changed the World": Beautiful, detailed illustrations. Like the mini-biographies as they made me want to learn more about each of these women. Out of 13 people I only knew about 7 of these inspirational women! Having read frequently to children I babysat I learned that kids quickly find favorite stories and want them re-read often. So finding books about people of character, perseverance, and unique skills who bravely find ways to improve the lives of others are stories that bear repeating to children, and to ourselves the adult readers-never too late to be inspired to do something new.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
    “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World” is an inspiring and beautifully illustrated book that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women throughout history. Each story highlights the resilience and determination of these trailblazers, making it a fantastic read for both children and adults.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
    Well written, good selection of amazing women. Wonderful illustrations too!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
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    The description of each person is short, but it’s cute and easy to read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
    Role models to inspire, girls and boys . . . and their adults. <3
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
    This was a great introduction to famous women for young people. There are historical as well as modern day examples of women that have been successful in various ways. I can see it being inspiring for many young people and I hope it helps to change the dialogue around doing things "like a girl." I also hope that is serves as a springboard for many young people to start learning more about women in general. Too often women's contributions are ignored in history.

    The writing in the book is a bit too advanced or wordy for very young readers and maybe a bit simple for older readers, but it gives a really nice introduction to each of these women which may create interest to learn more.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
    Good teaching supplies. Adequate quantities that are inexpensive, yet perform as expected.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
    Bought two, one for each niece. I loved the diversity and the positivity.

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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boa leitura
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 23, 2017
    Livro muito interessante e minimalista.
    Indico a compra para aqueles que gostam de leitura rápida e contato com a língua inglesa.
  • Keri Goad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for girls to read
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
    It is such a beautiful book!! The variety of female examples of courage is amazing. Examples that are relatable to all, not just girls. Well done and a must have for classrooms.
  • Ana Madeira
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
    Reviewed in Spain on January 5, 2019
    Very interesting
  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars parfait
    Reviewed in France on November 11, 2018
    correspond à nos attentes
  • Little Red Boots
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it to your daughters. Read it to your sons. Read it to yourself.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2018
    I adored the introduction and the quotations from each of these inspirational women. The illustrations told a story of their own and I spent every bit as long reading the pictures as I did reading and pondering the words. A book to inspire the next generation.