She Persisted: Maria Tallchief - Christine Day

nInspired 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! nIn this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief--and how she persisted. n nMaria 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! n nComplete 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! n nAnd don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted! n nPraise for She Persisted: Maria Tallchief n nA rich, clear picture of how one iconic Native dancer persisted. --Publishers Weekly n nInspiringly shows how Maria Tallchief persisted and made her dreams come true. --Kirkus Reviewsn