{"product_id":"she-persisted-coretta-scott-king-9780593353509","title":"She Persisted: Coretta Scott King","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger  a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Coretta Scott King!  In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons  readers learn about the amazing life of Coretta Scott King--and how she persisted.  Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too  and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come.  Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton  black-and-white illustrations throughout  and a list of ways that readers can follow in Coretta Scott Kings footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.  And dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series  featuring so many more women who persisted  including Oprah Winfrey  Harriet Tubman  Ruby Bridges  and more!  Praise for She Persisted: Coretta Scott King:  \"This book profiles the uplifting voice of an activist worth recognizing in her own right and Lyons manages to weave in a healthy amount of emotion into this account . . . A brief but effective account of not-often-taught figure that would nicely complement curriculum units on the Civil Rights Movement.\" --School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67931515224117,"sku":"ByrdShop_0593353501","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780593353509.jpg?v=1794213482","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/she-persisted-coretta-scott-king-9780593353509","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}