A review by lisawreading
She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Chelsea Clinton

4.0

Sometimes being a girl isn't easy. At some point, someone probably will tell you no, will tell you to be quiet and may even tell you your dreams are impossible. Don't listen to them. These thirteen American women certainly did not take no for an answer.

They persisted.

If you're looking for an easy-to-follow kids' book to empower and inspire, check out this delightful picture book written by Chelsea Clinton and illustrated by Alexander Boiger.

She Persisted offers a selection of profiles of women who persisted -- women who were told "no" or faced major hurdles, whether legal or cultural or physical. Each of these women followed their dreams, and made their marks on history by achieving something that no one thought possible.

My only complaint is that no dates are provided for any of the stories. I'm not sure how young readers would know where these women fit into American and world history without providing some sort of timeline or dates as context.

Other than that, I think this is a wonderful addition to the world of children's literature. The book is lovely, thanks to the clear, intelligent writing and the colorful, eye-catching, girl-positive illustrations. I recommend it highly, and hope that lots of parents and teachers will share this book with the girls and boys they love, nurture, and inspire.