She Persisted Sally Ride, Atia Abawi
She Persisted Sally Ride, Atia Abawi
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She Persisted: Sally Ride

Author: Atia Abawi, Chelsea Clinton

Narrator: Carolyn Kang, Chelsea Clinton

Unabridged: 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/02/2021


Synopsis

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!

In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Atia Abawi, readers learn about the amazing life of Sally Ride--and how she persisted. 

As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sally Ride'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.

And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Temple Grandin, Virginia Apgar, and more!

About The Author

Atia Abawi (atiaabawi.com) is a foreign news correspondent who spent ten years living and working in Afghanistan and then the Middle East. She was born to Afghan parents in West Germany and was raised in the United States. She is the critically acclaimed author of The Secret Sky and A Land of Permanent Goodbyes. She currently lives in California with her husband, Conor Powell, their son, Arian, and their daughter, Elin. You can follow Atia on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @AtiaAbawi.Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game; Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma's Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why? 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.Gillian Flint (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.Alexandra Boiger (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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by donna on June 28, 2021

This book is a wonderful celebration of Sally Ride's life and legacy. Many people at that time thought that physics wasn't a good subject for women to study. They thought women couldn't handle it, and some people at Stanford agreed. One male professor is said to have stood up and declared, "What are......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on June 21, 2021

Who wouldn't want to read a chapter book biography of the first American woman in space? In this book, inspired by the She Persisted picture book series, readers learn about Sally Ride's childhood and her interest in sports, particularly tennis, and science. When she decided to pursue a professional......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on August 12, 2021

Sally Ride could do it all! Brains and athleticism, breaking down gender norms and being an all around great human being! This is a wonderful early reader look at Ride's life and legacy, now to read the books she WROTE! As with the others in this series shout out to the How to Persist chapter giving......more

Goodreads review by Shelli on February 07, 2022

The She Persisted mini chapter book biography series are perfect for elementary and intermediate age students interested in learning about the featured person for an assignment or just for an informative read about important women in history. This edition about Sally Ride, was well written and I’m s......more


Quotes

Praise for She Persisted: Sally Ride:
 
"A well-rounded portrait not only of its subject but also of the obstacles faced by women in science and in astronautics." --The Horn Book