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She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Read by Tanis Parenteau and Chelsea Clinton
Contributions by Alexandra Boiger

By Christine Day and Chelsea Clinton
Read by Tanis Parenteau and Chelsea Clinton
Contributions by Alexandra Boiger

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    About She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

    Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller 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–including Maria Tallchief!

    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!
     
    And don’t 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!
     
    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

    About She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

    Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller 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–including Maria Tallchief!

    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!
     
    And don’t 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!
     
    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

    About She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

    Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller 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–including Maria Tallchief!

    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!
     
    And don’t 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!
     
    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

    About She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

    Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller 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–including Maria Tallchief!

    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 and a list of ways that listeners can follow in Maria Tallchief’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!
     
    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

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    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Nov 16, 2021 | 80 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593115817

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Nov 16, 2021 | 80 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593115800

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Nov 16, 2021 | 80 Pages | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593115824

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $10.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Nov 16, 2021 | 35 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780593454558

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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

    “The Indigenous author provides a unique perspective on Tallchief’s story by teaching readers about the land and tribal nations of the regions where the dancer lived . . . interesting, straightforward, and easy to read.” —School Library Journal

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