She persisted (Philomel Books)

"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."

A helping hand -- Emerging leader -- Called to serve -- Champion of rights -- Creating a legacy -- A beautiful life -- How you can persist

"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. "--

"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover

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