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She Persisted
She Persisted: Temple Grandin
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Temple Grandin!
In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, readers learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin--and how she persisted.
Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Temple Grandin'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!
In this chapter book biography by beloved author Lyn Miller-Lachmann, readers learn about the amazing life of Temple Grandin--and how she persisted.
Temple Grandin is a world-renowned scientist, animal-behavior expert, and autism spokesperson who was able to use her way of thinking and looking at the world to invent and achieve great things!
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Temple Grandin'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!
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First published April 5, 2022
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Lyn Miller-Lachmann
18 books57 followersI've practiced writing ever since I was six years and invented an entire classroom of 24 kids who wanted to be my friends. The following year, my mother gave me a typewriter, and I started putting my stories on paper. It was my way of creating a world where everything worked out the way I wanted it to.
When I became a high school teacher, I started collecting my students’ stories, and I incorporated these into my first efforts to write for others. I taught English to refugees from Latin America and organized concerts of Latin American music, and the people I met inspired and encouraged me to write the novel that years later would become Gringolandia. After Gringolandia came out in 2009, I enrolled in the MFA program in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts and there gained the confidence to write the story I’d been avoiding or skirting for my life up to that point—growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism that made it so hard for me to make and keep friends. My 2013 novel, Rogue, is based on two incidents that happened to me as a teenager.
In addition to my published fiction for preteens and teens, I have complete drafts of two young adult novels, one of them a companion to Gringolandia, and am writing a middle grade novel. I am also working on a graphic novel featuring a Lego town I’ve built, Little Brick Township, and the minifigures who live there and/or visit. The stuff that happens in Little Brick Township sometimes appears on my blog, along with tips for other Lego builders. While I occasionally offer writing advice, my blog mainly features my other interests, including the experience of living abroad and learning another language (I spent the last four months of 2012 in Portugal and hope to return), my work as assistant host of a bilingual radio show of Latin American, Spanish, and Portuguese music, and what’s new in Little Brick Township.
When I became a high school teacher, I started collecting my students’ stories, and I incorporated these into my first efforts to write for others. I taught English to refugees from Latin America and organized concerts of Latin American music, and the people I met inspired and encouraged me to write the novel that years later would become Gringolandia. After Gringolandia came out in 2009, I enrolled in the MFA program in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts and there gained the confidence to write the story I’d been avoiding or skirting for my life up to that point—growing up with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism that made it so hard for me to make and keep friends. My 2013 novel, Rogue, is based on two incidents that happened to me as a teenager.
In addition to my published fiction for preteens and teens, I have complete drafts of two young adult novels, one of them a companion to Gringolandia, and am writing a middle grade novel. I am also working on a graphic novel featuring a Lego town I’ve built, Little Brick Township, and the minifigures who live there and/or visit. The stuff that happens in Little Brick Township sometimes appears on my blog, along with tips for other Lego builders. While I occasionally offer writing advice, my blog mainly features my other interests, including the experience of living abroad and learning another language (I spent the last four months of 2012 in Portugal and hope to return), my work as assistant host of a bilingual radio show of Latin American, Spanish, and Portuguese music, and what’s new in Little Brick Township.
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March 24, 2022
Enjoy learning about people that I didn't know and those that I do (Grandin) to get more insight or another story about her because I find Grandin fascinating for how she shares her mind in pictures as a way to share her autism story but that she's built a life and career from her individuality.
August 30, 2023
For Temple Grandin’s August 29 birthday, I read author Lyn Miller-Lachman’s chapter book and learned more than I could have imagined from such a short book.
Temple, who had autism, was born in 1947 when few children were diagnosed as autistic; however, her mother had patience and resources and taught her to read. “Autism presented challenges for her, but also gave her a lot of what she needed to meet those challenges!” (7)
In her high school years, she spent time on her aunt’s ranch and designed methods to increase the quality of life for the cows, which also led to an invention of a squeeze machine to calm herself— and to a graduate degree in animal science, a field with few women. “Today, more than one-third of all U.S. livestock facilities are based on Temple Grandin’s designs.” (24) and “More and more meat plants are using Temple’s checklists for the humane treatment of animals…”(30)
After identifying herself, a respected scientist and university professor, as autistic in articles and an autobiography, she began to study others with autism, discovering and writing about the “different strengths of autistic people” (39) and noting that autism is “different, not less.”
I found the information on this “leader in two fields” fascinating. The author has included activities and a list of references for further research for upper elementary/middle grade readers.
Temple, who had autism, was born in 1947 when few children were diagnosed as autistic; however, her mother had patience and resources and taught her to read. “Autism presented challenges for her, but also gave her a lot of what she needed to meet those challenges!” (7)
In her high school years, she spent time on her aunt’s ranch and designed methods to increase the quality of life for the cows, which also led to an invention of a squeeze machine to calm herself— and to a graduate degree in animal science, a field with few women. “Today, more than one-third of all U.S. livestock facilities are based on Temple Grandin’s designs.” (24) and “More and more meat plants are using Temple’s checklists for the humane treatment of animals…”(30)
After identifying herself, a respected scientist and university professor, as autistic in articles and an autobiography, she began to study others with autism, discovering and writing about the “different strengths of autistic people” (39) and noting that autism is “different, not less.”
I found the information on this “leader in two fields” fascinating. The author has included activities and a list of references for further research for upper elementary/middle grade readers.
January 1, 2023
She Persisted is a series of books geared toward young girls about women who have overcome obstacles to do great things and be strong women. This particular installment focuses on Temple Grandin and tells of her life as an autistic woman. Despite her struggles with autism and learning to cope in a world that seemed very uncomfortable to her, she found ways to self-soothe. Grandin has become an advocate for autism awareness, a world-renowned scientist, and an animal behaviorist. It is through her study of animals that she devised coping and self-soothing mechanisms.
Chelsea Clinton is the driving force behind this series of books. She wanted to give a voice to strong women that young girls could admire. Lyn Miller-Lachmann writes this particular book, and she is the one that read this version on Audible. I am looking forward to reading more in the series.
Chelsea Clinton is the driving force behind this series of books. She wanted to give a voice to strong women that young girls could admire. Lyn Miller-Lachmann writes this particular book, and she is the one that read this version on Audible. I am looking forward to reading more in the series.
May 4, 2022
Short biography of Temple Grandin -- still love this series, and love that they are inviting people of similar background to write the biographies. This particular book feels a little skimpy? Disjointed? Not sure -- I felt like it whizzed through Temple's early life and her work with Animals, but then it went much further in depth on her work with the autism community, so in the end I enjoyed it, but it doesn't flow as well as some of the other books in the series. However, it's a great short biography, appealing, accessible, and it makes you want to know more about her, so the book does it's job.
February 15, 2023
This short biography of Templin Grandin who is a professor and animal behaviorist who has been a consultant in the livestock industry and created devices for the humane treatment of animals. The reader learns about her autism and her struggles in school but through shear perseverance and determination she excelled and became a leader in her profession. A good jumping off biography for those readers who may want a more detailed reading of her life. Recommend to readers in 4-6th grade who like biographies.
April 17, 2022
Read it because you want to learn about Temple Grandin. Read it because children with disabilities are often unjustly limited and not allow to fully develop their potential. Read because Ms. Grandin is an amazing women who is intelligent, creative and persistent. This biography, perfect for school age children, is an excellent introduction to a talented woman, autism, and the process of developing one's skills.
August 10, 2023
3 stars (I liked it)
This was an interesting look into Grandin's life. The book mainly focuses on her animal science contributions and then her contributions to the autistic society. I will likely get this book for my school library as we have a regional autism program housed at our school and I'm always looking for ways to highlight books about autistic people.
This was an interesting look into Grandin's life. The book mainly focuses on her animal science contributions and then her contributions to the autistic society. I will likely get this book for my school library as we have a regional autism program housed at our school and I'm always looking for ways to highlight books about autistic people.
August 19, 2022
My daughter is taking animal science classes at her high school, and she found this book at the local library. I asked to read it when she was done. A really nice overview of Temple Grandin's life, with some interesting facts. A perfect way to introduce people to her life story.
May 11, 2022
Good quick story of Temple Grandin.
June 2, 2022
Exceptional, informative book.
December 7, 2022
Love this addition to the series! Fantastic biography for kids with all kinds of interesting details.
March 15, 2023
Quite nice! I think my students will enjoy this - I am thinking of a way to highlight it during April (Autism Acceptance Month).
April 15, 2023
I'm a huge fan of the She Persisted chapter book biography series. A great way to learn about incredible women to inspire a new generations of leaders and thinkers!
March 11, 2024
Ella una. Uenyogica biplohica y estudio la conducta de los animales por toda su vida llegó a a revisar la conducta de muchii of d animales
May 5, 2025
Great book to read to kids.
September 8, 2023
I enjoyed learning more about Temple Grandin in this informative addition to the She Persisted chapter series. I was already aware of her contribution to the autism and special needs community, but this book also covers her incredible contributions to animal behavior sciences. She used her unique way of thinking to achieve greatness. I also enjoyed learning about her early childhood. The story was written in an appropriate style for the target audience and her life story should be of interest to people of all ages.
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