{"product_id":"she-persisted-maya-lin-isbn-9780593403020","title":"She Persisted: Maya Lin","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maya Lin!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaya 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin, readers learn about the amazing life of Maya Lin--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComplete 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! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAnd don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Patsy Mink, Maria Tallchief, and more!\u003cb\u003eGrace Lin\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her), a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\/illustrator, won the Newbery Honor for \u003ci\u003eWhere the Mountain Meets the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and the Theodor Geisel Honor for \u003ci\u003eLing and Ting\u003c\/i\u003e. Her novel \u003ci\u003eWhen the Sea Turned to Silver \u003c\/i\u003ewas a National Book Award Finalist, and her picture book \u003ci\u003eA Big Mooncake for Little Star \u003c\/i\u003ewas awarded the Caldecott Honor. Grace is also an occasional commentator for New England Public Radio, a reviewer for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, a video essayist for \u003ci\u003ePBS NewsHour\u003c\/i\u003e, and the speaker of the popular TEDx Talk “The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf,” as well as hosting the two podcasts: \u003ci\u003ekidlitwomen*\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKids Ask Authors\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2016, Grace’s art was displayed at the White House, where Grace herself was recognized by President Obama’s office as a Champion of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling. You can visit Grace online at gracelin.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @pacylin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChelsea Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her) is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted, She Persisted Around the World, She Persisted in Sports, She Persisted in Science\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDon't Let Them Disappear, It's Your World\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Start Now!, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Gutsy Women, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich she wrote\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewith Hillary Clinton, and \u003ci\u003eGoverning Global Health \u003c\/i\u003ewith Devi Sridhar. Chelsea earned a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, where she is now an adjunct assistant professor, and a PhD in international relations from Oxford University. 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 three children and their dog, Soren.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Flint \u003c\/b\u003e(she\/her) is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolors. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA, the UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK. You can visit Gillian online at gillianflint.com and follow her on Instagram @gillianflint_illustration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Boiger \u003c\/b\u003e(she\/her) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the She Persisted series by by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea; daughter, Vanessa; and two cats, Luiso and Winter. You can visit Alexandra online at alexandraboiger.com and follow her on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003e Maya\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya Lin was born on October 5, 1959, in Athens, Ohio. But her parents hadn’t always lived there. They had both escaped from China after a civil war in which the Chinese Communist Party won. Maya’s father, Henry Lin, had to leave China because his family had supported the other side in the civil war. It was dangerous for him to stay in China once the war was over, so he left. Maya’s mother, Julia, had  the opportunity to attend Smith College in the  United States. Even though she had to be smuggled out of Shanghai on a boat and face monsoons and pirates, she was determined to go. And  she did!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Henry and Julia met and married in the US. They were far away from their native land, but they were determined to build a life together. After their son, Tan, was born, they moved to Athens, Ohio, to teach at Ohio University. Henry, an artist, became a ceramics professor, and Julia would become an English professor. And then Maya was born.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “All the female Lins are very strong, very independent,” Henry once said. “All very talented and very determined.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya was destined to be no different. Her middle name, Ying, meant “precious stone,” and though her parents did not realize it when they named her, it was a hint at her future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a child, Maya didn’t think about strength, independence, talent, or determination. She did think about a precious stone, however. Her brother owned a beautiful geode that she admired greatly. Maya would often borrow the geode. Tan, after finding it on her desk, would bring it back to his. The geode went back and forth between the two desks constantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But even more than passing the stone back and forth, young Maya spent most of her time watching the world around her. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Lins’ home was set in the hilly woods, far away from other houses. So, Maya watched the nature that surrounded her. She would sit in silence, watching the animals and noticing how the streams formed ridges in the land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya watched her father too. She spent hours watching him pull and cut clay. She saw the shades of brown and gray on his potter’s wheel. She saw the earthen colors in the plates she used for meals. She saw the simple shapes of the furniture he made that she used every day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She also saw her mother’s love of learning. Julia earned her PhD and Maya watched her study. Books were everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But there were some things Maya did not see.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya didn’t see her grandparents, her aunts or her uncles, since they all still lived in China. And even though they tried to send letters, they knew that China’s strict government was reading and changing their messages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya also didn’t see many other Chinese Americans. Her family was the only Chinese American one in their town. Her parents wanted Tan and Maya to fit in, so they did not teach them Chinese. Because of this, “I thought I was white,” Maya said.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When she wasn’t watching the world around her, Maya was making things. At home, she made houses and villages out of paper. After school, Maya and Tan would go to their father’s studio and use all the materials there. Often, they would throw clay at the clock to cover the time. Their father would get annoyed, but he never made them leave. They knew, even when they were naughty, that they were always welcome at his studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The family spent most of their time together, which meant that Tan was Maya’s usual companion. They played chess together and fought like siblings do. Maya often tried to impress Tan—sometimes bragging. He, as the older brother, would try to humble her whenever she acted too proud of herself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In China, the usual tradition was to favor boys over girls. But Maya’s parents didn’t treat Tan and Maya differently at all. Maya later said that she was “never told I couldn’t do something because I was a girl.” Her mother was a role model for her. She was a dedicated scholar. She wrote about Chinese woman poets. She wanted people to know and value these women’s important works.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And in Maya’s family, it wasn’t only about what women were allowed to do—it was about men too. Maya’s father had not been happy with his own upbringing, which had been very strict. In China, he had not been allowed to make art, but in the United States he could. These experiences caused Maya’s parents to give their children a great amount of freedom. Her parents seemed to think, \u003ci\u003eWe’re not going to force Tan or Maya to do anything they don’t want to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Maya’s family home in the woods was filled with art and ideas, and with the spirit of independent thinking. It was a safe, private space for her family, separate from the community of Athens and, in many ways, from the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But while Maya was peacefully watching animals, the world outside was troubled. Black people in the US were demanding full civil rights and to be treated fairly. Several of their leaders, including Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., were killed. The Vietnam War, in which American soldiers were fighting halfway around the world, raged. People who did not believe Americans should be fighting in that war were protesting. But Maya was not really aware of any of this. It was “a very insulated and isolated childhood,” Maya said, but it was one full of thought and possibilities.","brand":"Philomel Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303983894757,"sku":"NP9780593403020","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593403020.jpg?v=1767736497","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/she-persisted-maya-lin-isbn-9780593403020","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}