In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe. They haven’t let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what’s possible. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They’ve spoken out, risen up and fought for what’s right, even when they’ve been told to be quiet. Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they’ve been told their dreams didn’t matter. There are countries where it’s hard for girls to go to school and where women need their husband’s permission to get a passport or even t o leave the house. It’s especially challenging in some places. Opening: It’s not always easy being a girl - anywhere in the world. Theme: Girls, Women, Diversity, Pursuing dreams, Persistence, Making a difference International Day of the Girl Child, Oct.
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