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 Dorothy Height!
Growing up as a Black girl in the 1920s and 1930s, Dorothy Height was
denied access to a local swimming pool as well as admission to Barnard
College because of her race. But she persisted in pushing for change,
and became a seminal figure in both the civil rights and women's rights
movements. She went on to be awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal
of Freedom.
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling
Lyons, readers learn about the amazing life of Dorothy Height--and how
she persisted.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white
illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in
Dorothy Height's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for
kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women
into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series,
featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman,
Marian Anderson, Oprah Winfrey, Ruby Bridges, and more!