She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor by Meg Medina

She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor by Meg Medina

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 Meg Medina, the award-winning author of Merci Suarez Changes Gears and Mango, Abuela, and Me, readers learn about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor--and how she persisted.

Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States, but her road there wasn't easy. She overcame many challenges along the way, including a diagnosis of diabetes at age seven. But she didn't let that stop her from achieving her dream and inspiring children all over the world to work hard and believe in themselves.

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sonia Sotomayor'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 Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, and more

Praise for She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor

Engaging and accessible . . . The compelling story of an inspirational role model. --Kirkus Reviews

This would be a good title for a unit on pioneering women or Latinx individuals. An engaging read for elementary classrooms and a welcome addition to library biography sections. --School Library Journal

Praise for She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor:

"Engaging and accessible. . The compelling story of an inspirational role model." --Kirkus Reviews

"This would be a good title for a unit on pioneering women or Latinx individuals. An engaging read for elementary classrooms and a welcome addition to library biography sections." --School Library Journal

Chelsea Clinton is the author of She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Shaped the World, She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Altered History, She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game, Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe, and It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired, and Get Moving! Her husband, Marc, and their children, as well as their dog, Soren, live in New York City. Chelsea Clinton can be found on Twitter at @ChelseaClinton and Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780593116012
ISBN 10	0593116011
Title	She Persisted: Sonia Sotomayor
Author	Meg Medina
Series	She Persisted
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2021-06-01
Number of pages	80
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.