Maya Lin

By Grace Lin, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator), Gillian Flint (Illustrator)

Part of the She Persisted series

A young designer defies critics to create a lasting memorial.

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80 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Maya Lin, a young architect, faces intense opposition due to her gender, age, and race when chosen to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Despite the challenges, her vision becomes an iconic tribute. Discover how Maya's determination and creativity overcame adversity, inspiring future generations. What drove her to persist against the odds, and how can her story inspire you to make a difference?

From the publisher

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Maya Lin! Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands out today as one of the most memorable monuments in the country. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, readers learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin–and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Maya Lin’s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Patsy Mink, Maria Tallchief, and more!