She Persisted
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Author
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"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 American history, there have always been women...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain.
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Clara Lemlich, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
"Clara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. So she stood up for the rights of workers, especially girls and women--and she won, changing the way factory workers were treated in America forever!" -- Amazon.com....
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Considered the fastest woman of all time, Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, set two world records in 1988 that still stand today. But getting there wasn't easy, and Flo-Jo had to overcome many challenges along the way. She succeeded in achieving her dreams, and inspired creative self-expression and a new generation of athletes as she did." -- inside front jacket flap.
"A chapter book biography of Florence Griffith Joyner, part of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Margaret Chase Smith liked to help people, and she knew she could do that as a member of Congress. She became the first woman to serve in both the House and the Senate, where she supported the space program and more opportunities for women. Her hard work and success helped pave the way for generations of women after her to run for office!" -- jacket.
11) Maria Tallchief
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Maria Tallchief loved to dance, but was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian to make it as a professional ballerina. She refused, and worked hard at dancing her best, becoming America's first prima ballerina. Many famous American ballets were created for Maria!" --
"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series" --
12) Nellie Bly
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill.
13) Oprah Winfrey
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
14) Ruby Bridges
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"--Provided by publisher
15) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well." -- Amazon.com.
"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--
16) Sonia Sotomayor
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted chapter book series.
17) Virginia Apgar
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this chapter book biography by bestselling author and physician Sayantani DasGupta, readers learn about the amazing life of Virginia Apgar--and how she persisted. There weren't many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school--but she didn't let that stop her. After a professor discouraged from becoming a surgeon, she became an anesthesiologist instead and created the famous Apgar test to check the health of newborn...
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come"--
19) Diana Taurasi
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the U.S. Diana knew she was talented, and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself and other female athletes. She won high school and college championships before going pro with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and winning five Olympic gold medals, inspiring many girls to follow in her athletic footsteps."--Page [2] of cover.
20) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--
21) Marian Anderson
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life of a renowned classical singer who, despite numerous setbacks, became a singing sensation, a voice of the Civil Rights Movement, and the winner of the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
22) Maya Lin
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of Maya Lin, the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., shows how she overcame many obstacles to share her creations, which were always connected to surrounding landscapes and nature. She has become an inspiration to many who are following in her footsteps and are following their creative dreams.
23) Patsy Mink
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four years in Congress. She helped paved the way for many other women to succeed." -- Amazon.com.
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25) Temple Grandin
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!" -- Amazon.com.
"A biography of Temple Grandin, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
26) Wangari Maathai
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Wangari Maathai learned about how many trees had been cut down in Kenya, where she was from, she was horrified. So she founded the Green Belt Movement and got friends, family, and even strangers to help her plant trees and respect the environment--and she received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work"--
27) Wilma Mankiller
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. In this chapter book biography...
28) Bethany Hamilton
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined--and won--many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and...
29) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...
30) Dorothy Height
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Growing up as a Black girl in the 1920s and 1930s, Dorothy Height was denied access to a local swimming pool as well as admission to Barnard College because of her race. But she persisted in pushing for change, and became a seminal figure in both the civil rights and women's rights movements. She went on to be awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom. "--
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as 'The Lady with the Lamp,' she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing." --
33) Kalpana Chawla
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls...
34) Opal Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Opal Lee grew up as a Black girl in Texas at a time when Black and white people were kept separate and Black people had fewer opportunities than white people did. She knew that this wasn't right, and she grew up to be a teacher and a community leader, determined to help create a better future for all people. A big part of her work and life was making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans. She loved this...
35) Pura Belpré
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
This inspiring chapter book biography introduces readers to Pura Belpré who brought Spanish and bilingual storytelling and books to libraries across the country, giving Spanish speakers the opportunity to read and find community in ways they never had before.
36) Rachel Levine
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As the first openly transgender government official to hold an office that requires Senate confirmation, the first openly transgender four-star officer in uniform service, and the first female four-star admiral in the commissioned corps, Rachel Levine faced many obstacles throughout her life. But she persisted through them all and showed kids of all genders that they can succeed in their dreams too"--
37) Simone Biles
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Two-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles reigns over gymnastics. With four impressive skills already named after her, Biles has amassed legions of fans. Explore this standout superstar's career and life.
38) Dolores Huerta
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Dolores Huerta always knew that helping others in her community was important. So when she became a teacher and saw how hard it was for her students from farm families to find enough to eat, she knew there was more she could do. Dolores became a labor rights activist, fighting for better conditions for farm workers. She started unions so that workers would be treated more fairly. And she was also a leader of the women's rights movement. Though she...
39) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis--and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere....
40) Kamala Harris
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
Kamala Harris always wanted to help people and solve problems. Even as a young girl, she helped her community create changes that would impact all of their lives for the better. When she grew up, Kamala wanted to continue helping people, so she worked hard and became a lawyer and a senator to do just that. Then she went on to become the first woman to ever be vice president of the United States-and she might even become president too! Through it all,...