Inspired by the #1New York TimesbestsellerShe Persistedby Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this chapter book biography by℗Meg Medina, the award-winning author ofMerci Suarez Changes GearsandMango, Abuela, and Me , readers learn about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor-and howshe persisted .Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She overcame many challenges along the way, including a diagnosis of diabetes at age seven. But she didn't let that stop her from achieving her dream and inspiring children all over the world to work hard and believe in themselves.Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sonia Sotomayor's footsteps and make a difference!Praise forShe Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor :"Engaging and accessible . . . The compelling story of an inspirational role model." -Kirkus Reviews"This would be a good title for a unit on pioneering women or Latinx individuals. An engaging read for elementary classrooms and a welcome addition to library biography sections." - School Library Journal ...
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