She Persisted: Temple Grandin

Description

Inspired 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 Temple Grandin! In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, STEMinist readers learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin--and how she persisted. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things! Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Temple Grandin'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. And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Virginia Apgar, Helen Keller, and more! Praise for She Persisted- Temple Grandin- "Miller-Lachmann's deft narrative is inspiring, informative, and engaging . . .A solid addition to young nonfiction collections." --School Library Journal

Lyn Miller-Lachmann (lynmillerlachmann.com) grew up in Texas, before leaving to attend Princeton University. She has a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a Masters in Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She's taught middle school students in a variety of subjects, and is the author of Rogue, Surviving Santiago, Gringolandia, and Once Upon a Cuento. Her books often feature characters on the autism spectrum, just like Lyn herself. Lyn and her husband split their time between New York and Lisbon, Portugal. You can follow Lyn on Twitter @lmillerlachmann and on Instagram @lynmillerlachmann.

Praise for She Persisted: Temple Grandin: "Miller-Lachmann's deft narrative is inspiring, informative, and engaging . . . A solid addition to young nonfiction collections." --School Library Journal