Title: She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History
by Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
Published by Philomel Books
Published on March 6, 2018
Length: 32 pages
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Synopsis:
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 book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.
My Thoughts:
This is the companion to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed History which I loved, but this time around we are discovering 13 women who persisted all over the world.
These books have an important theme and message; that it isn't always easy to be a girl, and is even harder to reach your goals, but they are always possible. I love that the words she persisted are in every single mini-biography in this book. Even better, it's highlighted! It is a good reminder of what can be accomplished if only you ignore the naysayers and persist.
These books have an important theme and message; that it isn't always easy to be a girl, and is even harder to reach your goals, but they are always possible. I love that the words she persisted are in every single mini-biography in this book. Even better, it's highlighted! It is a good reminder of what can be accomplished if only you ignore the naysayers and persist.
I love the selection of women, especially Jo Rowling for very biased reasons, but Marie Curie has always been one of my favorite historical women. I'd actually only heard of (or at least maintained a memory of) three of these women before now if you include Malala Yousafzai! I love that most of the women are a little more obscure for me though because this means I get to learn more about them and their countries and cultures.
The illustrations in these books are wonderful. Some depict the person of interest as a child and an adult, in their profession or in the situation that brought them into the spotlight, doing the things they became famous for doing, and with hints of where they were born or lived as well. They bring these women to life and show us what their lives were about, how they helped others, and how they changed the world.
Each mini-biography also includes an insightful quote.
I especially love the one attributed to Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz that says, "I don't study to know more but to ignore less." I often feel that way about reading; that I read more not just to learn more but to understand more. Which is why this is such an important read and a great addition to any little girl's personal library!
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