She Persisted: Maya Lin Paperback / softback
by Grace Lin, Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint
Part of the She Persisted series
Paperback / softback
Description
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 GrandinSummer 2022: Malala Yousafzai, Marian Anderson, Patsy MinkFall 2022: Diana Taurasi, Rosalind Franklin, Maya Lin, Wilma Mankiller
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:80 pages
- Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
- Publication Date:01/11/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9780593403020
Information
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:80 pages
- Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
- Publication Date:01/11/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9780593403020
