{"product_id":"she-persisted-opal-lee-9780593623510","title":"She Persisted: Opal Lee","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Opal Lee!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOpal Lee grew up as a Black girl in Texas at a time when Black and white people were kept separate and Black people had fewer opportunities than white people did. She knew that this wasn't right, and she grew up to be a teacher and a community leader, determined to help create a better future for all people. A big part of her work and life was making Juneteenth a national holiday to mark the end of enslavement for Black Americans. She loved this day as both a celebration and as a way of teaching about the past. Opal's work and dedication has helped millions of people learn about important parts of American history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelia P. Moses, readers learn about the amazing life of Opal Lee--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Opal Lee'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd 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, Claudette Colvin, Coretta Scott King, Marian Anderson, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelia P. Moses\u003c\/b\u003e (sheliapmoses.com) is a poet, playwright, novelist, and historian. In the last three decades she has authored numerous books for children, young adults, and adults, including Dick Gregory's memoir, \u003ci\u003eCallus on My Soul\u003c\/i\u003e. Her young adult classic, \u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Buddy Bush\u003c\/i\u003e, was nominated for a National Book Award and named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book. In 2009, Shelia's novel \u003ci\u003eJoseph\u003c\/i\u003e was nominated for the NAACP Image Award. She was thrilled when her play, \u003ci\u003eI, Dred Scott\u003c\/i\u003e, adapted from the book, was showcased at the Missouri History Museum. In 2018, she started a project to place a little free library in every township in her native county of Northampton, in North Carolina. They now have ten libraries. She is also the founder of the George Moses Horton Book Festival. Shelia lives in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. You can follow her on Twitter @SheliaPMoses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChelsea Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDon't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIt's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired \u0026amp; Get Going!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eStart Now!: You Can Make a Difference\u003c\/i\u003e; with Hillary Clinton, \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Gardens \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGutsy Women\u003c\/i\u003e; and, with Devi Sridhar, \u003ci\u003eGoverning Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?\u003c\/i\u003e She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their children and their dog, Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com\/chelseaclinton. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Flint\u003c\/b\u003e (gillianflint.com) is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolors. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA, the UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK. You can follow her on Instagram @gillianflint_illustration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Alexandra Boiger\u003c\/b\u003e (alexandraboiger.com) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the She Persisted series by by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea; daughter, Vanessa; and two cats, Luiso and Winter. You can follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Philomel Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606427439378,"sku":"9780593623510","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b79e407-c97c-43d5-80b3-94eaf71ec329.jpg?v=1758092364","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/she-persisted-opal-lee-9780593623510","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}