Gillian Flint
21) Claudette Colvin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Claudette Colvin in the She Persisted series"--
22) Maria Tallchief
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A biography of Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina"--Provided by publisher.
23) Rachel Levine
Author
Series
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"--
24) Opal Lee
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the teacher and community leader responsible for making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans, helping millions of people learn about important aspects of American history.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Readers learn about the . . . life of Margaret Chase Smith--and how she persisted. 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!"--Provided by publisher.
26) Patsy Mink
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, who championed rights for women, children, immigrants and minorities, paving the way for many other women to succeed.
27) Bethany Hamilton
Author
Series
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...
30) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--
31) Love you always
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text portray a young girl who is surrounded by family and friends who love her.
32) Marian Anderson
Author
Series
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.
33) Simone Biles
Author
Series
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The Lady Miss Penny loves doing all sorts of things with her best friend, Milady but she loves going out to eat the most! Lady Miss Penny knows just how to behave at a restaurant. She can SIT, STAY, and PLAY like the very best pup. But when Lady Miss Penny invites all her animal friends to dinner at the fancy restaurant, she has to teach them all the Restaurant Rules from scratch. And they're not very good at following the rules"--
35) Diana Taurasi
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercuryand winning multiple Olympic gold medals"--
36) Wangari Maathai
Author
Series
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"--
37) Temple Grandin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Temple Grandin, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--Provided by publisher.
38) Hugga bugga love
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
After a day filled with kisses that he is unable to avoid, a little boy accepts that his mother is simply showing her love.
39) Clara Lemlich
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Clara Lemlich, who stood up for the rights of workers in clothing factories"--Provided by publisher.
40) Pura Belpré
Author
Series
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.
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