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 Patsy Mink!
When Patsy Mink won her seat the House of Representatives as a Democrat
from Hawaii, she became the first woman of color and the first Asian
American woman elected to Congress. A co-author of the Title XI
amendment of the Higher Education Act, she was a champion of rights for
women, children, immigrants, and minorities throughout her twenty-four
years in Congress. She helped paved the way for many other women to
succeed.
In this chapter book biography by bestselling and Newbery award-winning
author Tae Keller, readers learn about the amazing life of Patsy
Mink--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
Patsy Mink'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 Sonia Sotomayor,
Margaret Chase Smith, and more!
Praise for She Persisted: Patsy Mink
"A propulsive narrative moves quickly through Mink's life . . . The book
is decidedly inspirational in tone, yet the text includes brief,
accurate, and age-appropriate explanations of the laws, people, and
ideas that contributed to structural racism and oppression . . . A
concise yet stirring biography." --Kirkus Reviews
