Gillian Flint

"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"-- Provided by publisher.

"Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made it possible for her to help others reach freedom too." -- Amazon.com.

"A chapter book biography of Ruby Bridges, part of the She Persisted series"-- Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text portray a young girl who is surrounded by family and friends who love her.

Nina loves ballet, not sports, so when her mother signs her up to play baseball she sulks until the coach explains how baseball and ballet can go together--and when a timely plié in the outfield saves the game she realizes that "balletball" is really not so bad after all.

"A biography of Claudette Colvin in the She Persisted series"-- Provided by publisher.

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

Button, very sad and lonely after moving away from her first and best friend, Bundle, feels better after sending her doll, Petal, back to Bundle and her doll, Rose.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Ella Fitzgerald! Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella's career began, and she eventually...

"A biography of Temple Grandin, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"-- Provided by publisher.