{"product_id":"she-persisted-maria-tallchief","title":"She Persisted: Maria Tallchief","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Day, Christine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Philomel Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-11-2021\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e 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!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA 2024 American Indian Youth Literature Honor Book!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief--and how she persisted.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd 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!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCovers may vary.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPraise for She Persisted: Maria Tallchief:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"A rich, clear picture of how one iconic Native dancer persisted.\" --Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Inspiringly shows how Maria Tallchief persisted and made her dreams come true.\" --Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593115817\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philomel Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50256533127472,"sku":"Trans_9780593115817","price":375.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71FzTyfqScL.jpg?v=1761724770","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/she-persisted-maria-tallchief","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}