{"product_id":"she-persisted-maya-lin","title":"She Persisted: Maya Lin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy Grace Lin and Chelsea Clinton; Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the #1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestseller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Maya Lin!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaya 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, readers learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin–and how \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete 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! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Patsy Mink, Maria Tallchief, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuggested reading for budding architects age 6-9\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 pages, Published Nov. 1, 2022 by Penguin Random House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44636151808045,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1160\/7368\/files\/She-Persisted-Maya-Lin.png?v=1771890335","url":"https:\/\/designshop.aia.org\/products\/she-persisted-maya-lin","provider":"AIA Design Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}