If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation.
The book, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, hits shelves May 30, 2017.
When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell admonished Senator Elizabeth Warren with the dismissal-turned-battle cry, She was warned.
Credit: Noam Galai/WireImage; Philomel Books
She was given an explanation.
Nevertheless, she persisted, women across the country were inspired includingformer First Daughter Chelsea Clinton.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did this book come about?
Was it a direct result of that accidentally wonderful quote from Mitch McConnell?CHELSEA CLINTON:Yes.
But they were hugely important.
Can you speak a little about the balancing of different careers in the book?
And I thought it was really important that we have an artist inShe Persisted.
I do think thats important.
Because you know, I was not the next Maria Tallchief.
Do you have a personal favorite of all the women in the book?No I dont.
I find all of these women so inspiring.
We talked about how I remember learning about Ruby Bridges and Claudette Colvin.
and then becoming fascinated by her.
