Patsy Mink (She Persisted)
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller SHE PERSISTED by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Patsy Mink!
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.
In this chapter book biography by best-selling and Newbery award-winning author Tae Keller, readers learn about the amazing life of Patsy Mink--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 Patsy Mink's footsteps and make a difference!
And don'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!
"A propulsive narrative moves quickly through Mink'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." --Kirkus Reviews
Target age group 8-12
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.
In this chapter book biography by best-selling and Newbery award-winning author Tae Keller, readers learn about the amazing life of Patsy Mink--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 Patsy Mink's footsteps and make a difference!
And don'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!
"A propulsive narrative moves quickly through Mink'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." --Kirkus Reviews
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Girls & Women
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemePolitics & Government
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Awards
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AuthorKeller, Tae & Clinton, Chelsea
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SeriesShe Persisted
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Deweyb
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PublisherPenguin Publisher
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Publication Date5/3/2022
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Pages80
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Dimensions0.4 H × 7.4 L × 5.1 W
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Case Qty48
