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She Persisted
She Persisted: Florence Nightingale
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Florence Nightingale!
When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.
In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R. Johannes, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingale--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 Florence Nightingale'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.
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Rosalind Franklin, Temple Grandin, and more!
When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing.
In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R. Johannes, readers learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingale--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 Florence Nightingale'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.
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Rosalind Franklin, Temple Grandin, and more!
80 pages, Hardcover
Published March 7, 2023
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About the author
Shelli R. Johannes
40 books425 followersShelli R. Johannes is the author of 18 books (out and forthcoming). She is the coauthor (with Kimberly Derting) of the popular CECE LOVES SCIENCE series and PENNY (An Engineering Tale of the Fourth Pig). In addition to her tween and teen novels, she is also the author of the THEO THESAURUS series and SHINE LIKE A UNICORN. Her new chapter book in Chelsea Clinton’s “She Persisted” series on FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE comes out in March 2023.
Shelli can often be found on highways and country roads saving strays and other jaywalking critters or volunteering with animal conservation groups. After earning a master’s to follow her passion of writing.
She lives in Atlanta with her own pack of unicorns: a British husband, two teens, two Goldendoodles, one sassy bird, and the many loud characters that “live” in her head. Shelli is addicted to exclamation points, puns, unicorns, and anything sciencey. You can always count on her to laugh at her own jokes, at least once.
You can find her online at srjohannes.com
Shelli can often be found on highways and country roads saving strays and other jaywalking critters or volunteering with animal conservation groups. After earning a master’s to follow her passion of writing.
She lives in Atlanta with her own pack of unicorns: a British husband, two teens, two Goldendoodles, one sassy bird, and the many loud characters that “live” in her head. Shelli is addicted to exclamation points, puns, unicorns, and anything sciencey. You can always count on her to laugh at her own jokes, at least once.
You can find her online at srjohannes.com
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February 21, 2024
Ella es considerada la precursora de la enfermería moderna desde muy joven quería servir y encontró en la enfermería su camino ayudó a salvar a muchos soldados
April 25, 2024
Well written. What an exceptional person.
June 1, 2023
She's a name I know more about "as a name" rather than any meaningful information about her as a person so I am indebted to this series that profiled her and gave me the background I needed to understand how groundbreaking, revolutionary, persuasive, and super smart she was which is why we still know her today, give awards in her honor, and celebrate Nurse's Day on her birthday.
She was a badass groundbreaker of a woman who revolutionized caretaking for the war injured which catapulted hospital care forever with the focus on hygiene, sanitation, and check-ins (even at night by the light of her lantern).
"As she grew older, Florence's home education stopped. Her life became filled with social events and parties. But she wasn't happy with this lifestyle, later writing 'Why have women passion, intellect, and moral activity- these three- and a place in society where no one of the three can be exercised?'"
"She later wrote about the sick soldiers, 'While I live, I fight their cause.'"
She was a badass groundbreaker of a woman who revolutionized caretaking for the war injured which catapulted hospital care forever with the focus on hygiene, sanitation, and check-ins (even at night by the light of her lantern).
"As she grew older, Florence's home education stopped. Her life became filled with social events and parties. But she wasn't happy with this lifestyle, later writing 'Why have women passion, intellect, and moral activity- these three- and a place in society where no one of the three can be exercised?'"
"She later wrote about the sick soldiers, 'While I live, I fight their cause.'"
March 24, 2023
This book is about Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. But Florence loved math and science as a kid. The book goes through her childhood, outlining her interests and attitudes that helped her become one of the most celebrated nurses of our time. In addition to all the work she did to take care of patients and create the sanitary practices we have in place today, she also helped to transform the British healthcare system, made the Rose Diagram a statistical model, and created a path for women nurses to take moving forward.
I loved how Florence went against her parents, society, and the system to follow her dreams. I appreciated seeing how a young girl could go against the times. She refused to get married and live a wealthy life. Instead, she committed herself to serve the sick and dying. Florence definitely persisted in being who she wanted to be.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...
I loved how Florence went against her parents, society, and the system to follow her dreams. I appreciated seeing how a young girl could go against the times. She refused to get married and live a wealthy life. Instead, she committed herself to serve the sick and dying. Florence definitely persisted in being who she wanted to be.
To listen to my interview with the author, go to my podcast at:
https://www.momsdonthavetimetoreadboo...
September 9, 2023
3 stars (I liked it)
This series is great! I love learning more about these women. While I found the actual information in this one to be very interesting, I wasn't a huge fan of the delivery. I found the flow of the book to be kind of weird. On page 34, it seemed like the sentence started in the middle despite the previous page ending with the end of a sentence. There is a graph later in the book with no real explanation about it. The author also makes many connections with COVID protocols like mask wearing and staying 6 fee apart that I feel like were a stretch as the rest of the book never mentions Nightingale encouraging masks.
Overall, still interesting but one of my least favorite of the series.
This series is great! I love learning more about these women. While I found the actual information in this one to be very interesting, I wasn't a huge fan of the delivery. I found the flow of the book to be kind of weird. On page 34, it seemed like the sentence started in the middle despite the previous page ending with the end of a sentence. There is a graph later in the book with no real explanation about it. The author also makes many connections with COVID protocols like mask wearing and staying 6 fee apart that I feel like were a stretch as the rest of the book never mentions Nightingale encouraging masks.
Overall, still interesting but one of my least favorite of the series.
August 18, 2023
This series is great for a 2nd-3rd grade biography project. Especially for a struggling or reluctant reader. Nice and short (around 50-60 pages) and just enough info without being overwhelming!
April 10, 2023
While I was familiar with Florence Nightingale, this was a great way to learn more about her and see just how much she contributed to modern nursing.
July 30, 2023
Florence Nightingale is one of the few women I have actually heard of in the She Persisted series, but I still found it very informative and perfect for the target audience. Considered the founder of modern nursing, it's incredible that she first wanted to become a nurse when she was a teenager. Kids today should be aware of Florence Nightingale and how much she spoke up for women. She had a huge impact on the nursing industry, thereby making it not only an acceptable career for women, but an admirable and heroic choice.
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