Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape the U. S. through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted. This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor, and one special cameo.

"A chapter book biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted series"--

"A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series."--

This incredible true story about the first female senator from Massachusetts emphasizes the importance of being outspoken and helping those in need.