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Chelsea Clinton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the She Persisted series, and Atia Abawi, author of She Persisted: Sally Ride, visit the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common to celebrate Women’s History Month! They will discuss Sally Ride and other inspiring women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. An audience Q&A and photo line will follow the presentation. All books will be pre-signed in advance. This is a TICKETED EVENT. Your tickets include one seat at the event and one copy of any of the 3 SHE PERSISTED titles listed below from Library Shop SD. Family tickets (4 seats and two books) are also available. All proceeds support the San Diego Public Library System. ABOUT THE BOOKS: She Persisted: Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small. With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn’t give up on their dreams. Persistence is power. This book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor — and one special cameo. She Persisted in Science: A STEM-focused addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling She Persisted series! Throughout history, women have been told that science isn’t for them. They’ve been told that they’re not smart enough, or that their brains just aren’t able to handle it. In this book, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to women scientists who didn’t listen to those who told them “no” and who used their smarts, their skills and their persistence to discover, invent, create and explain. She Persisted: Sally Ride: In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Atia Abawi, readers learn about the amazing life of Sally Ride – and how she persisted. As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride broke barriers and made her dreams come true. But she wanted to do even more! After leaving NASA, she created science and engineering programs that would help other girls and women make their dreams come true as well. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Sally Ride’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. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: CHELSEA CLINTON is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World; She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History; She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game; She Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference; Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; Welcome to the Big Kids Club; It’s Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going!; Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference; with Hillary Clinton, Grandma’s Gardens and Gutsy Women; and, with Devi Sridhar, Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why? She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives with her husband, Marc, and their children in New York City. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/ChelseaClinton. ATIA ABAWI (atiaabawi.com) is a foreign news correspondent who spent ten years living and working in Afghanistan and then the Middle East. She was born to Afghan parents in West Germany and was raised in the United States. She is the critically acclaimed author of The Secret Sky and A Land of Permanent Goodbyes. She currently lives in California with her husband, Conor Powell, their son, Arian, and their daughter, Elin. You can follow Atia on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @AtiaAbawi.

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Defense of Democracy Presents a Film Festival to Open Minds & Raise Funds A local showing of the film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is intended to educate the public and raise funds for Defense of Democracy, a national organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system. “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is a documentary film that tells the story of researchers who trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946, casting doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Defense of Democracy pushes back against all who attempt to whitewash curricula, deny unsavory parts of American history, censor library books and stigmatize students based on race, gender or sexuality. The group defends and advocates for public schools and library systems based on inclusivity and science. It provides training and tools for volunteers nationwide to engage with their communities. About “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” speaks to the root of what Defense of Democracy organizers believe in: The accepted canon is not always true, and a healthy democracy must allow its citizens free access to many different points of view. “1946” was written, directed and produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers. About Defense of Democracy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system, informs the public on the importance of public school and library systems in a functioning democracy, and provides training, tools and coordination for strategic volunteer engagement in communities across the country. For more information visit: defenseofdemocracy.org Stay Connected on Facebook

The state has at least 10 cases of the illness to date but the state's surgeon general has not called for vaccinations or quarantining of exposed kids. This goes against science-based measures.

Australia has added 750 new species of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms to its official list of species living on the continent.

While well-intentioned, the first several states attempting to divert food waste from landfills and incinerators posted just a 20% success rate, according to a study published Friday.

The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including complicity to distribute child abuse images and to traffic drugs.

Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal.

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