She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla
Written by Raakhee Mirchandani
and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint
Published by Penguin Young Readers Group
Born and raised in India, Kalpana Chawla was discouraged from pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering because there were limited career options for women in that field. But she persisted, getting her degree and then moving to the US to obtain other, more advanced education before joining NASA and becoming the first Indian-born woman to go to space. Though she was killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, she continues to inspire girls in India and around the world to pursue their dreams of spaceflight.
In this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Raakhee Mirchandani, readers learn about the amazing life of Kalpana Chawla—and how she persisted.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Kalpana Chawla’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.
Primary ISBN: 9780593620632
Publication Date: May 2023
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Chapter Book, Memoir, Age 06 or older
Community Represented: Indian/Indian American
Themes: Discrimination: Gender and Sexual, Format: Audiobook, Genre: Biography, Immigrant: Education, STEM
Setting: India, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
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