She Persisted: Patsy Mink

<b><b>Inspired by the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>She Persisted</i> by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Patsy Mink!</b></b><br><br>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.<br><br>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 <i>she persisted</i>.&#160;<br>&#160;<br>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!&#160;A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.<br>&#160;<br>And don&#146;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!<br><br><br><b>Praise for <i>She Persisted: Patsy Mink</i>:</b><br><br>A propulsive narrative moves quickly through Mink&#146;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. --<i><b>Kirkus Reviews</b></i>