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Dorothy Height (She Persisted)
ISBN-13: 9780593528983
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 Dorothy Height!
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.
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons, readers learn about the amazing life of Dorothy Height -- 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 Dorothy Height'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.
Target age group 6-9
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.
In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons, readers learn about the amazing life of Dorothy Height -- 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 Dorothy Height'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.
Target age group 6-9
- CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
- Age Group9 to 12 yrs
- Grade Level3-5
- LanguageEnglish
- BindingPaperback
- Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
- Theme 2Girls & Women
- Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeActivism & Social Justice
- Awards
- AuthorLyons, Kelly Starling & Clinton, Chelsea
- SeriesShe Persisted
- Lexile Level990
- Deweyb
- PublisherPenguin Publisher
- Publication Date2/7/2023
- Pages80
- Dimensions0.47 H × 7.73 L × 5.38 W
- Case Qty48
