She Persisted: Nellie Bly
$27.12
- Hardcover
80 pages
- Release Date
20 July 2021
Summary
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 New York Times bestselling author Michelle Knudsen, readers learn about the amazing life of Nellie Bly—and how she persisted.
Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593115749 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593115740 |
| Author: | Chelsea Clinton, Michelle Knudsen, Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Philomel Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 20 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 198g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 143mm x 203mm |
| Series: | She Persisted |
| Audience Age: | 6-9 |
Critics Review
Praise for She Persisted: Nellie Bly:
“A fast read, sure to engage transitioning independent readers or older reluctant reader [as well as] more sophisticated readers … A likable, meaningful addition to the She Persisted collection.” –Kirkus Reviews
“This welcome installment of the series will captivate an audience of varying reading levels with a fast pace, accessible language, and adventurous storytelling.” –School Library Journal
Chelsea Clinton
Michelle Knudsen is the New York Times bestselling author of fifty books for young readers, including the award-winning picture book Library Lion. Her other works include the picture book Marilyn’s Monster and the novels The Dragon of Trelian and Evil Librarian. Knudsen also works as a freelance editor and writing teacher and serves on the Writing for Young People MFA faculty at Lesley University. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, as well as She Persisted Around the World, She Persisted in Sports, Don’t Let Them Disappear, It’s Your World, and Start Now!. She has also co-authored books with Hillary Clinton and Devi Sridhar. Clinton is the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she focuses on initiatives to empower young leaders. She lives in New York City.
Gillian Flint is an illustrator with a passion for watercolor painting. 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.
Alexandra Boiger has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the She Persisted series and the Tallulah series. She also wrote the Max and Marla books. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, daughter, and two cats.
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