She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game

She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game by Chelsea Clinton is a book that highlights the stories of 13 American Olympians who overcame obstacles and broke barriers in their respective sports. Clinton shares the inspiring stories of athletes such as Mia Hamm, Gabby Douglas, and Wilma Rudolph, who persisted in the face of adversity and achieved greatness. The book is illustrated with vibrant and dynamic artwork by Alexandra Boiger. It is an inspiring read for young readers who love sports and want to learn about the stories of remarkable athletes who paved the way for future generations. From Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind She Persisted, comes a new book featuring women athletes who overcame and inspired—perfect for fans of the Olympics! Throughout history, women have been told that they couldn't achieve their dreams, no matter how hard they tried. Women athletes have faced their own unique set of challenges, across countless sports and levels of play. In this third She Persisted book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women who have excelled in their sports because of their persistence. She Persisted in Sports is a book for everyone who has ever aimed for a goal and been told it wasn't theirs to hit, for everyone who has ever raced for a finish line that seemed all too far away, and for everyone who has ever felt small or unimportant while out on the field. Alexandra Boiger's vibrant artwork accompanies this inspiring text that shows readers of all ages that, no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the power to persist and succeed. This book features athletes like Margaret Ives Abbott, Gertrude Ederle, Mildred 'Babe' Didrikson Zaharias, Wilma Rudolph, Jean Driscoll, Mia Hamm (and the 1996 Olympic soccer team), Kristi Yamaguchi, Venus and Serena Williams, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, Diana Taurasi, Simone Biles, Ibtihaj Muhammad, and Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux.