She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History

The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world.

Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven't let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what's possible. In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.

She Persisted Around the World is a book for everyone who has ever aimed high and been told to step down, for everyone who has ever raised their voice and been told to quiet down, and for everyone who has ever felt small, unimportant or unworthy.

Alexandra Boiger's vibrant artwork accompanies this inspiring text that shows readers of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed.

This book features: Marie Curie, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Viola Desmond, Sissi Lima do Amor, Leymah Gbowee, Caroline Herschel, Wangari Maathai, Aisha Rateb, J.K. Rowling, Kate Sheppard, Yuan Yuan Tan, Mary Verghese and Malala Yousafzai.

Praise for She Persisted Around the World

Clinton again writes in a measured tone that is at once celebratory and defiant. Boiger's watercolor and ink artwork exudes warmth and subtle power. --Publishers Weekly

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

Author: Chelsea Clinton
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 03/06/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780525516996
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 195354 / She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/19/2018
Booklist 04/15/2018 pg. 45
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 196 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game; Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma's Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their children and their dog, Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.

Alexandra Boiger has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton, the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer, and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea, daughter, Vanessa, and two cats, Luiso and Winter. You can visit Alexandra Boiger online at alexandraboiger.com.