She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History Hardcover – Picture Book, March 6, 2018

I like that it's a book for girls.

Motivation, determination, having life dreams, persistence in the face of obstacles - these and many more attributes are on the seemingly endless list of things we need to feed the children in our care or under our tutelage. Recognition and sales of Chelsea Clinton's earlier book. "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World," undoubtedly spurred her to tell these profound stories of girls/women in other countries with similar stories. Young people will find the same inspiring narratives about a different 13 girls/women; stories of profound spirits and passionate dedication to the causes to which they gave their lives. I was surprised - and embarrassed - to encounter a more of which I was unaware among the more familiar stories of Eve Curie, Malala Yousafzai, and Joanne ("J.K.") Rowling. Clinton has a rare gift of being able to tell a story in precious few words which are able to paint a portrait for girls from 9 to 90 that convey the subjects' dreams and challenges, persistence and obstacles - to their ultimate victories. Each story was told on a single page of large type, with a significant quote from each woman on the following page. As a wheelchair user myself, I was especially delighted that illustrator Alexandra Boiger included India's Dr. Mary Verghese on the cover. These aren't pink and frilly "girls' books," but rather powerful stories which can inspire girls to their own life's work and set boys on the path to respecting and valuing the potential of women as vital to our nation and the world. In these days when many adults have thrown up their hands and withdrawn from the crusades in which they were engaged, this pair of books is even more significant in inviting and challenging children to "keep on keepin' on" to make their own vital contributions.

Role models to inspire, girls and boys . . . and their adults. <3

This book and its predecessor are my 7-year-old's current favorite books. She even packed them to bring along on our spring break trip. I love that the bios of the women are relatively short, and easy for kids of all ages to understand. The book features women both well-known and not. The graphics are beautiful-- wonderful illustrations. I appreciate the message of the book, and enjoy having a wider variety of great role models for my two daughters.

My granddaughter loved this book. She is 8.

My granddaughters LOVE these books! They are well written and illustrations are great!!!

I bought these for my 4 year old granddaughter and she shared the book with her preschool class the other day. When asked what Persisted means she answered "you don't give up, you keep trying". She shared her favorite story of the Chinese ballerina whose father said she would never become a dancer. She is the most famous ballerina in all of China because she persisted. What a great message for young, growing minds. Thank you Chelsea.

Some amazing and inspiring women where chosen. The illustrations are great. It would have received 5 stars if there was more content.

This book is a wonderful introduction to influential women from around the world. We love it!

Good book I like it .Especially when I read Harry Potter. Chelsea Clinton I loved your book it is nice

This was an incredibly inspiring book, my daughter loves it, self belief is everything

I bought this for my 5 year old because he loved the first one so much. It doesn’t just tell girls that they are fierce and can do anything it tells boys that girls are fierce and not to be dismissed. Because of this book he became very interested in Malala and now has every kids book published about her. He’s also become interested in Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman from the first one. A great book for girls or boys!

I have two nieces who are currently 3 & 5 years old, and I bought this book for them to share (along with "I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark") at Christmas. The drawings are appealing and catch their attention, and the writing is challenging enough that they'll be able to re-read the book until they're 10, but simple enough that they can still enjoy the book now.