She Persisted Around the World

The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boigers #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 theyve been told their dreams didnt matter. Theyve spoken out, risen up and fought for whats right, even when theyve 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 havent let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and whats 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 Boigers 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. Boigers watercolor and ink artwork exudes warmth and subtle power." --Publishers Weekly

Praise for She Persisted:

* "[A] lovely, moving work of childrens 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 womens voices have made themselves emphatically heard."--Booklist

"[She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they dont let obstacles get in the way." --Family Circle

"We cant 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 Clintons 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 Poehlers Smart Girls