About the Author

Ruby Shamir (rubyshamir.com) is an award-winning children's book author whose titles include the What's the Big Deal About...American history and civics series. She previously worked in government and politics-in the White House, in the U.S. Senate, and on a bunch of campaigns-and writes to share with readers what she learned about civic engagement in those roles. She lives in the Bronx, New York, with her husband and three children. Follow her on Twitter @ruby_shamir.

Chelsea Clinton is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted- 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World- 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports- American Olympians Who Changed the Game; Don't Let Them Disappear- 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; It's Your World- Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!- You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma's Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health- Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their children and their dog, Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.

Reviews

Praise for She Persisted: Margaret Chase Smith:

"Gives readers excellent reasons to remember this pioneering woman politician." --Kirkus Reviews

"An important addition to the biography section of any library." --School Library Journal