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Clara Lemlich immigrated to New York to escape danger in Ukraine, where she was born. She started working in clothing factories on the Lower East Side, only to realize that workers were being treated unfairly. So she stood up for the rights of workers, especially girls and women--and she won, changing the way factory workers were treated in America forever!
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"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.
8) Helen Keller
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A biography of Helen Keller, part of the She Persisted chapter book series.
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Margaret Chase Smith liked to help people, and she knew she could do that as a member of Congress. She became the first woman to serve in both the House and the Senate, where she supported the space program and more opportunities for women. Her hard work and success helped pave the way for generations of women after her to run for office!
10) Maria Tallchief
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A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series.
11) Nellie Bly
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Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill. Provided by publisher.
13) Ruby Bridges
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The first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice.
14) Sally Ride
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"A biography of Sally Ride in the She Persisted series"--. Provided by publisher.
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds—including Oprah Winfrey!
In this chapter book biography by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Renée Watson, readers learn about the amazing life of Oprah Winfrey—and how she persisted.
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In this chapter book biography by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Renée Watson, readers learn about the amazing life of Oprah Winfrey—and how she persisted.
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16) Sonia Sotomayor
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A biography of Sonia Sotomayor, part of the She Persisted chapter book series.
17) Virginia Apgar
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"A biography of Virginia Apgar in the She Persisted series"--. Provided by publisher.
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Civil rights leader and human rights activist Coretta Scott King inspired people around the world with her courage as she pushed for change. Even before she met her husband, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., she was a leader, and she continued leading alongside him and after he was killed. She was a singer and an author, too, and her work has made a difference for Black Americans, women, and so many others today and for generations to come.
19) Diana Taurasi
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"When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the U.S. Diana knew she was talented, and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself and other female athletes. She won high school and college championships before going pro with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and winning give Olympic gold medals, inspiring many girls to follow in her athletic footsteps."-- Front jacket flap.
20) Malala Yousafzai
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"A biography of Malala Yousafzai as part of the She Persisted series"--. Provided by publisher.
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