She Persisted: Coretta Scott King - Kelly Starling Lyons - Bog

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes 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 King's footsteps and make a difference!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