{"product_id":"she-persisted-maya-lin-9780593403020","title":"She Persisted: Maya Lin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMaya Lin is known as the creator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. Despite objections due to her gender, age, race, and more, she persisted and her design stands out as one of the most memorable monuments in the country. This chapter book biography by Grace Lin highlights Maya Lin's life and achievements, including an introduction by Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations, and a list of ways readers can follow in her footsteps and make a difference. The book is part of the She Persisted series, which features other women who have persisted in their fields. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Putnam Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaya Lin is a renowned architect globally recognized for creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. However, her selection faced significant opposition due to her gender, age, race, and other factors. Undeterred, Lin persisted and her design stands as one of the most iconic monuments in the United States. In this captivating chapter book biography written by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, readers delve into the remarkable life of Maya Lin. The book features captivating black-and-white illustrations throughout and includes a list of ways for readers to emulate Maya Lin's achievements and make a positive impact. Additionally, don't miss out on the rest of the She Persisted series, which showcases the stories of numerous other remarkable women who have persevered throughout history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries Overview:\u003cbr\u003eSpring 2022:\u003cbr\u003eCoretta Scott King, Wangari Maathai, Temple Grandin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSummer 2022:\u003cbr\u003eMalala Yousafzai, Marian Anderson, Patsy Mink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFall 2022:\u003cbr\u003eDiana Taurasi, Rosalind Franklin, Maya Lin, Wilma Mankiller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 79g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 194 x 135 x 5 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780593403020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Lin,Chelsea Clinton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099883860218,"sku":"9780593403020","price":3.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1667573541350_book.jpg?v=1668193733","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/she-persisted-maya-lin-9780593403020","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}