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Chelsea Clinton

    Cette auteure s'est toujours intéressée à rendre le monde meilleur. Dès son enfance, son engagement auprès des livres et du service communautaire ont façonné son parcours. Pendant ses années universitaires, elle s'est consacrée au tutorat en lecture et écriture et au bénévolat dans un hôpital pour enfants. Aujourd'hui, elle dirige les travaux d'une fondation axée sur la santé, les femmes et les filles, la création d'opportunités de service et l'autonomisation de la prochaine génération de leaders. Sa formation académique comprend des diplômes obtenus dans des universités prestigieuses, reflétant son profond intérêt pour les relations internationales et la santé publique.

    She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
    She Persisted: Rachel Levine
    She Persisted in Science
    Save the...Polar Bears
    She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History
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    • Great Party

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      4,8(44)Évaluer

      In his debut book, acclaimed event designer Bryan Rafanelli shares his secrets for creating unforgettable parties.

      Great Party
    • The companion to Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger's #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted. Perfect for tiny activists, mini feminists and little kids who are ready to take on the world. Now abridged as a board book for our youngest feminists and activists! Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven't let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what's possible. In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe. Now abridged as a board book for the earliest of readers, She Persisted Around the World is a book for everyone who has ever aimed high and been told to step down, for everyone who has ever raised their voice and been told to quiet down, and for everyone who has ever felt small, unimportant or unworthy. Alexandra Boiger's vibrant artwork accompanies this inspiring text that shows readers of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed. This book features: Marie Curie, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Viola Desmond, Sissi Lima do Amor, Leymah Gbowee, Caroline Herschel, Wangari Maathai, Aisha Rateb, J.K. Rowling, Kate Sheppard, Yuan Yuan Tan, Mary Verghese and Malala Yousafzai. Praise for She Persisted Around the World: "Clinton again writes in a measured tone that is at once celebratory and defiant. Boiger's watercolor and ink artwork exudes warmth and subtle power."--Publishers Weekly Praise for She Persisted: * "[A] lovely, moving work of children's literature [and a] polished introduction to a diverse and accomplished group of women." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "[She Persisted] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don't let obstacles get in the way." --Family Circle "We can't wait to grab a copy for some of the awesome kids in our lives ... and maybe some of the grown-ups, too." --Bustle "The fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice." --Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

      She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History
    • Polar bears have swum and lumbered their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become polar bear experts and learn how to save the animals they love.

      Save the...Polar Bears
    • Engaging artwork accompanies inspiring text in this STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York times best-selling She Persisted series that introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to those who told them "no" and who used their smarts, skills and persistence to discover, invent, create, and explain

      She Persisted in Science
    • She Persisted: Rachel Levine

      • 96pages
      • 4 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      Rachel Levine's journey highlights her groundbreaking achievements as the first openly transgender government official requiring Senate confirmation and the first female four-star admiral. Overcoming significant obstacles, she serves as an inspiring figure for children of all genders, demonstrating that perseverance can lead to success in pursuing dreams. Her story emphasizes resilience and the importance of representation in leadership roles.

      She Persisted: Rachel Levine
    • Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Coretta Scott King!In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons, readers learn about the amazing life of Coretta Scott King--and how she persisted.Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Coretta Scott King's footsteps and make a difference!And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Oprah Winfrey, Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, and more!Praise for She Persisted: Coretta Scott King This book profiles the uplifting voice of an activist worth recognizing in her own right [and] Lyons manages to weave in a healthy amount of emotion into this account . . . A brief but effective account of not-often-taught figure that would nicely complement curriculum units on the Civil Rights Movement. -- School Library Journal

      She Persisted: Coretta Scott King
    • She Persisted: Harriet Tubman

      • 80pages
      • 3 heures de lecture
      4,3(249)Évaluer

      "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 itpossible for her to help others reach freedom too."--Provided by publisher

      She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
    • Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired them -- women with the courage to stand up to the status quo, ask hard questions, and get the job done. Throughout history and around the globe, women have overcome resistance to win victories that have made progress possible for all of us. That is the achievement of each of the women in this book. So how did they do it? The answers are as unique as the women themselves. Nearly every single one of these women was fiercely optimistic and had faith that their actions could make a difference. And they were right

      The Book of Gutsy Women: Our Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience
    • Blue whales have swum and sprayed their ways into kids hearts. With this book, readers can become blue whale experts and learn how to save the animals they love.

      Save the...Blue Whales
    • She Persisted: Maya Lin

      • 80pages
      • 3 heures de lecture
      4,3(67)Évaluer

      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 Maya Lin!

      She Persisted: Maya Lin