(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Siobhan Gallagher. Clinton takes on a host of hot-topic issues--environmental conservation, animal endangerment, health, hunger, and bullying--in this accessible and engaging guide to living your most positive, compassionate life. With down-to-earth examples of the issues and stories of kids who have made an impact in each area, it's a highly readable introduction to change-making. Each chapter concludes with "Start Now!" action items. Ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. This globalized follow-up to She Persisted is a worthy entry point to female empowerment. Weighted toward Nobel Prize winners and activists, the list of thirteen featured women also includes less predictable choices such as J. K. Rowling and dancer Yuan Yuan Tan. Inspiring quotes accompany each brief profile, while watercolor and ink illustrations showcase the diverse women (and sometimes girls) at work.

Reviewer: Erica Wetter

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. Clinton directly addresses young girls, seeking to inspire them with the achievements of thirteen notable women in U.S. history. From familiar subjects (Harriet Tubman) to relatively unknown individuals (Virginia Apgar), each woman--despite discouragement--made a major contribution because "she persisted." Watercolor and ink illustrations denote time and place; a quote by each woman is included.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) YA This book is a combination of autobiography, information about various topics (almost too many), inspirational messages, and practical tips about what young people can accomplish. Sections on U.S. and world poverty, education, women's rights, health care, and the environment are each appended with a long list of "Get Going!" action steps. Black-and-white photos and charts break up the browsable text. Ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt