She Persisted: Maya Lin (Paperback)

Maya Lin is known throughout the world as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. But many people objected to her gender, age, race, and more when she was chosen to design the memorial. Still, she persisted, and her design stands out today as one of the most memorable monuments in the country. In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, readers learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin--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 Maya Lin'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! Series Overview: Spring 2022: Coretta Scott King, Wangari Maathai, Temple Grandin Summer 2022: Malala Yousafzai, Marian Anderson, Patsy Mink Fall 2022: Diana Taurasi, Rosalind Franklin, Maya Lin, Wilma Mankiller

General

Imprint:	Philomel Books,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	She Persisted
Release date:	November 2022
Authors:	Grace Lin • Chelsea Clinton
Illustrators:	Alexandra Boiger • Gillian Flint
Dimensions:	194 x 135 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Digest format
Pages:	80
ISBN-13:	978-0-593-40302-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Geography & environment > Geography > Human geography / peoples of the world > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-593-40302-9
Barcode:	9780593403020

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