SHE PERSISTED AROUND THE WORLD

u003cbu003eThe companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestseller, u003ciu003eShe Persistedu003c/iu003e. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e 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 u003ciu003eShe Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the Worldu003c/iu003e, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eShe Persisted Around the Worldu003c/iu003e 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.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e 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.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e 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.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003cbu003ePraise foru003c/bu003e u003cbu003eu003ciu003eShe Persisted Around the Worldu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbu003e:u003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "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." --u003ciu003ePublishers Weeklyu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003cbu003ePraise foru003c/bu003e u003cbu003eu003ciu003eShe Persistedu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003eu003cbu003e:u003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e * "[A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." u003ciu003e--Publishers Weeklyu003c/iu003e, starred reviewu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "Exemplary . . . This well-curated list will show children that women's voices have made themselves emphatically heard." u003ciu003e--Booklistu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "[She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." --u003ciu003eFamily Circleu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "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." u003ciu003e--Bustleu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "A message we all need to hear." u003ciu003e--Scary Mommyu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "This will be a great read for kids (especially young girls)." u003ciu003e--Romperu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "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