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Philomel Books, 2021-02-02

She Persisted: Claudette Colvin

She Persisted: Claudette Colvin

She Persisted

Lesa Cline-Ransome, Author, Chelsea Clinton, Author

Alexandra Boiger, Illustrator, Gillian Flint, Illustrator

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9780593115848

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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, readers learn about the amazing life of Claudette Colvin--and how she persisted.

Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up--or in her case, sitting down--for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Claudette Colvin'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, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more!

Praise for She Persisted: Claudette Colvin

"Cline-Ransome brings the teen activist to life with great compassion and impressive brevity . . . A noteworthy start for chapter-book readers wishing to read more about young leaders of the movement." --Kirkus Reviews

"Cline-Ransome's narrative provides a knowledgeable, interesting introduction to an ­important player in the civil rights movement." --School Library Journal
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Quiet resistance can carry great weight. Claudette Colvin’s story reminds readers that age doesn’t limit courage—and that speaking up, even when unheard, plants seeds of justice. A compelling portrait of integrity and resilience, told with clarity and hope.

Keywords and Themes: Biography & Autobiography • Character • Conviction • Courage • Determination • General • Girls & Women • History • Hope • Inspiration • Integrity • Justice • Juvenile Nonfiction • Resilience • Responsibility • Women

Readability • 4.4

Age Range • 6-9

Pages • 80

Subjects • African American civil rights workers • Segregation • History • Segregation in transportation • Montgomery (Ala.) • Race relations • 20th century • Colvin • Claudette • African Americans • Alabama • Montgomery

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women • Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | General

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome, readers learn about the amazing life of Claudette Colvin--and how she persisted.

Before Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin made the same choice. She insisted on standing up--or in her case, sitting down--for what was right, and in doing so, fought for equality, fairness, and justice.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Claudette Colvin'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, Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, and more!

Praise for She Persisted: Claudette Colvin

"Cline-Ransome brings the teen activist to life with great compassion and impressive brevity . . . A noteworthy start for chapter-book readers wishing to read more about young leaders of the movement." --Kirkus Reviews

"Cline-Ransome's narrative provides a knowledgeable, interesting introduction to an ­important player in the civil rights movement." --School Library Journal

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