Chelsea Clinton
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A nonfiction picture book compilation of the stories of 13 American women who persisted in overcoming obstacles and changing the world"--Provided by publisher.
"Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. Throughout American history, there have always been women...
Author
Series
Save the volume 11
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Readers can become rhinoceros experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton"--
6) Deb Haaland
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
As a child of two military parents, Deb Haaland moved around a lot when she was young before finally settling in Albuquerque to be near family. But she persisted, studying hard and eventually earning a law degree. An enrolled member of the Pueblo Laguna nation, Deb was one of the first two Native American women to be elected to Congress, where she represented New Mexico's 1st District. In 2021, when the Senate confirmed her as President Biden's secretary...
7) Naomi Osaka
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Naomi Osaka grew up in Japan and the US, with one foot in each place. But wherever she was, she loved to play tennis -- and she worked hard at it too, always practicing and improving. Many people doubted that she would make it as a professional player, but she persisted and showed the world that she is a champion. Her talent on the court and her activism for racial justice and mental health causes off it have made Naomi an inspiration to fans everywhere....
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined -- and won -- many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Every generation inherits the problems created by the ones before them, but no generation will inherit as many problems -- as many crises -- as the current generation of young people. From the devastations of climate change to the horrors of gun violence, from rampant transphobia to the widening wealth gap, from the lack of health care to the lack of housing, the challenges facing the next generation can feel insurmountable. But change, even revolution,...
