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She Persisted: Temple Grandin

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds — including Temple Grandin!

In this chapter book biography, 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!

“Miller-Lachmann’s deft narrative is inspiring, informative, and engaging. …an interesting and readable introduction to a person who has employed her unique way of thinking to revolutionize the meat-processing industry.” — School Library Journal

“an inspiring biography of a woman with autism who achieved great things in a time when society pushed people like her away.” — Common Sense Media

She Persisted: Temple Grandin. Philomel, 2022. 64 pp. ISBN 978-0-593-35353-0, $14.99 (hc); ISBN 978-0-593-35355-4, $5.99 (pb). E-book and audiobook also available.

Ella persistió: Temple Grandin (Spanish edition). Philomel, 2022. 80 pp. ISBN 978-1-64473636-4, $9.95 (pb). E-book available.