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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2021-11-06
Page Count
80
Publisher
Philomel Books
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780593115800
Lexile
980
Themes
native american
girls & women

She Persisted: Maria Tallchief

Written by Christine Day & Chelsea Clinton and 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!

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!

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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2021-11-06
Page Count
80
Publisher
Philomel Books
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780593115800
Lexile
980
Themes
native american
girls & women
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