She Persisted
This book tells the stories of 13 American women who persisted in the face of adversity.
Book Series · 39 Books
In order from She Persisted to Dolores Huerta.
The She Persisted series is a set of 39 chapter books by Chelsea Clinton, published between 2017 and 2024. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 80 pages.
This book tells the stories of 13 American women who persisted in the face of adversity.
39 books · Published 2017–2024
This book tells the stories of 13 American women who persisted in the face of adversity.
Discover thirteen women who defied the odds and changed the world.
Discover women athletes who defied the odds and achieved greatness through persistence.
Harriet Tubman defies slavery, leading others to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
A young girl defies segregation, sparking a fight for justice.
First American woman in space, Sally Ride, inspires future generations to reach for the stars.
A biography of Dr. Virginia Apgar, a pioneering female physician who developed the Apgar score, a method for evaluating the health of newborn babies.
A daring journalist uncovers truths and races the globe, defying all odds.
A young girl defies odds to become the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.
Discover how the fastest woman overcame challenges to make history.
A young girl breaks barriers, inspiring a fight for equality.
A young immigrant fights for workers' rights, transforming factory conditions forever.
Discover how one woman changed Congress and inspired future generations.
A dancer defies expectations to become America's first prima ballerina.
Discover how Helen Keller overcame immense challenges to inspire change.
Defy expectations and chase dreams—Oprah Winfrey's journey to media stardom.
Discover Coretta Scott King's journey from singer to civil rights leader, defying the odds to inspire change.
A woman fights deforestation in Kenya, sparking a global movement for change.
Discover women who defied odds to revolutionize science.
Discover how Temple Grandin's unique perspective transformed challenges into groundbreaking achievements.
A trailblazer in Congress fights for equality and justice, inspiring future generations.
A singer defies racial barriers to inspire a nation.
A girl defies danger to champion education for all, inspiring global change.
A girl defies odds to become a basketball legend.
A woman fights for Native rights and becomes a trailblazing leader.
A young designer defies critics to create a lasting memorial.
Discover the untold story of a scientist who changed our understanding of DNA.
Denied opportunities, she fought for civil and women's rights.
Defy expectations and transform healthcare with Florence Nightingale's inspiring journey.
A young singer defies the odds to become a music legend.
Defy the odds and reach for the stars in a journey of persistence and dreams.
A trailblazer overcomes barriers to inspire future generations.
A young surfer overcomes a life-changing shark attack to pursue her dreams.
A librarian transforms storytelling, bridging cultures and languages.
Discover how Deb Haaland broke barriers and made history in politics.
A young gymnast overcomes adversity to become a legend.
A woman fights to make Juneteenth a national holiday, changing history.
A young athlete defies doubters, becoming a champion on and off the court.
A teacher becomes a labor rights activist, fighting for farm workers' rights against all odds.
There are 39 books in the She Persisted series. It began with She Persisted in 2017, and the newest book, Dolores Huerta, was published in 2024.
The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring She Persisted to life.
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