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She Persisted: Virginia Apgar

By: Sayantani DasGupta, Chelsea Clinton, Alexandra Boiger
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert, Chelsea Clinton
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Inspired by the number one New York Times best seller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds!

In this chapter book biography by best-selling author and physician Sayantani DasGupta, listeners learn about the amazing life of Virginia Apgar - and how she persisted.

There weren't many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school - but she didn't let that stop her. After a professor discouraged from becoming a surgeon, she became an anesthesiologist instead and created the famous Apgar test to check the health of newborn babies. It's a test that's still used in hospitals across the world today!

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that listeners can follow in Virginia Apgar's footsteps and make a difference!

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, Temple Grandin, and more!

Praise for She Persisted: Virginia Apgar:

"A fast-paced tale that will spark curiosity - Dr. Apgar would approve." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Equally appealing for report writers and readers looking for role models." (Booklist)

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Critic Reviews

"A fast-paced tale that will spark curiosity - Dr. Apgar would approve." (Kirkus Reviews)

"Equally appealing for report writers and readers looking for role models." (Booklist)

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