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Maria Tallchief / written by Christine Day ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: She persisted (Philomel Books)Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 55 pages illustrations ; 20 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780593115800
  • 0593115805
  • 9780593115817
  • 0593115813
Other title:
  • She persisted. Maria Tallchief [Cover title]
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Osage -- Student -- First performance -- Rising star -- Breaking barriers -- A legacy,
Summary: "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!" -- Amazon.com.Summary: "A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"-- Provided by publisher.
List(s) this item appears in: Native Ways of Knowing Indigenous Books
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography TALLCHIE M. D273 Available 33111010640262
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography TALLCHIE M. D273 Available 33111010762272
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.

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

"Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-55).

Osage -- Student -- First performance -- Rising star -- Breaking barriers -- A legacy,

"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!" -- Amazon.com.

"A biography of Maria Tallchief, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 6-9. Philomel Books.

Grades 2-3. Philomel Books.

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