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She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

English

By (author): Chelsea Clinton Christine Day

Illustrated by: Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Maria Tallchief!

A 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!


In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief--and how she persisted
 
Maria Tallchief loved to dance, but was told that she might need to change her Osage name to one that sounded more Russian to make it as a professional ballerina. She refused, and worked hard at dancing her best, becoming America's first prima ballerina. Many famous American ballets were created for Maria!

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Maria Tallchief'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 dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Florence Griffith Joyner, Coretta Scott King, and more!

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Praise for She Persisted: Maria Tallchief:
 
A rich, clear picture of how one iconic Native dancer persisted. --Publishers Weekly
 
Inspiringly shows how Maria Tallchief persisted and made her dreams come true. --Kirkus Reviews See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 102g
  • Dimensions: 133 x 194mm
  • Publication Date: 16 Nov 2021
  • Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780593115817

About Chelsea ClintonChristine Day

Christine Day (Upper Skagit) (bychristineday.com) grew up in Seattle nestled between the sea the mountains and the pages of her favorite books. Her debut novel I Can Make This Promise was a best book of the year from Kirkus Reviews School Library Journal NPR and the Chicago Public Library as well as a Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book and an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book. Her second novel is titled The Sea in Winter. Christine lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @bychristineday.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; Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe; 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 in New York City with her husband Marc their children and their dog Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaclinton.Gillian Flint (gillianflint.com) is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolors. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA the UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK. You can follow her on Instagram @gillianflint_illustration.Alexandra Boiger (alexandraboiger.com) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books including the She Persisted series by by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books which she also wrote. Originally from Munich Germany she now lives outside of San Francisco California with her husband Andrea; daughter Vanessa; and two cats Luiso and Winter. You can follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.

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