Aug 13, 2021 - Politics & Policy

"She Persisted": Chelsea Clinton children's series to expand with 11 new books

Erin Doherty

Chelsea Clinton signs copies of her new book 'She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History' at Indigo Sherway on April 11, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. — Chelsea Clinton signs copies of her book, April 11, 2018, in Toronto, Canada. Photo: George Pimentel/Getty Images

Chelsea Clinton is slated to publish or collaborate on 10 new chapter books and a picture book in 2022 as part of her popular "She Persisted" children's series, according to Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House.

The big picture: The picture book — "She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference," set to come out March 1 — will honor Florence Nightingale, Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg and other pioneering women, per AP.

The subsequent chapter books include works on Coretta Scott King, Maya Lin, Malala Yousafzai and Temple Grandin, and will be written by authors including Kelly Starling Lyons and Tae Keller.
Clinton will work with illustrators Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint on the books.

What she's saying: "It’s always the right time to share inspirational stories about women who have persisted in science, and it feels particularly important now to shine a light on women scientists and their contributions to our shared public health, the fight against climate change, and so much more," Clinton said in a statement, per AP.

"Together we’ll share in-depth stories about ten more inspirational woman who show young readers that they can dream big, persist, and make a big difference."

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"She Persisted": Chelsea Clinton children's series to expand with 11 new books

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