AUTHOR CHELSEA CLINTON VISITS GAYNOR

Author Chelsea Clinton visited the Purple through Silver Clusters on November 29 to read from two of her books and take questions from the students. Clinton was invited to Gaynor by the Parents’ Association through a connection with Gaynor parent and Book Fair Committee member Dana Raucher, in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair held in December. This year’s Book Fair Chairs Samantha Regan and Katy Williamson welcomed Clinton to Stephen Gaynor School’s Performing Arts Center and introduced her to her attentive audience.

Chelsea Clinton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. Her latest book, published in September 2022, is Welcome to the Big Kids Club: What Every Older Sibling Needs to Know!

Clinton read She Persisted Around the World to the Yellow and Silver Clusters. The book profiles thirteen women from around the world who didn’t take no for an answer, and who were determined to change the world and the status quo for women. The students were enthralled by the women who were profiled, and also by the beautiful illustrations accompanying the text.

The younger students were treated to a reading of Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe. The book introduces young readers to a selection of endangered animals, sharing what makes them special, and also what threatens them. The students were fascinated by the vignettes about each animal, and peppered Clinton with questions that revealed her deep knowledge and love of the animal kingdom.