Chelsea Clinton’s upcoming children’s book has probably the most fitting title we could think of: “She Persisted.”
It will honour 13 American women “who never take no for an answer,” including Harriet Tubman, Sonia Sotomayor and Oprah Winfrey, with illustrations by Alexandra Boiger.
Persistence has changed the course of history – I'm so excited to share stories of girls & women who didn't take no for answer on May 30th! pic.twitter.com/IMWWou6kBX
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) March 16, 2017
ICYMI, the title refers to a comment by Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell after the silencing of Senator Elizabeth Warren during a debate in February about the confirmation of attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions. Warren, a Democrat, opposed the nomination and was speaking against it on the Senate floor when Republicans invoked a little-known rule to stop her.“Senator Warren was giving a lengthy speech,” McConnell later explained. “She had appeared to violate the rule. She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.”Ever since, women have adopted “nevertheless, she persisted” as somewhat of an inspirational catchphrase. It’s even sparked a trend in tattoo art.
As such, it’s perhaps no surprise that Clinton has chosen “She Persisted” for her book. She says in a statement: “I wrote this book for everyone who’s ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down – for everyone who’s ever been made to feel less than.”Safe to say people are pretty excited by the upcoming book.
@ChelseaClinton Aw, what beautiful illustrations! That looks awesome. :)
— Megan Sawyer (@ghost_girl13) March 16, 2017
@ChelseaClinton Slay queen
— Jason C. (@CounterMoonbat) March 16, 2017
@ChelseaClinton Such an important work, congratulations! #ShePersisted
— Christian Democrats (@ChristianDems) March 16, 2017
“She Persisted” comes out May 30, published by Penguin Young Readers.