{"product_id":"she-persisted-maria-tallchief-9780593115817","title":"She Persisted: Maria Tallchief","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this chapter book biography by award-winning author Christine Day, readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaria 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Maria Tallchief\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA rich, clear picture of how one iconic Native dancer persisted. --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspiringly shows how Maria Tallchief persisted and made her dreams come true. --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Day, Christine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/16\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Philomel Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593115817\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.12w x 0.32d","brand":"Christine Day","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39794872221771,"sku":"9780593115817","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_1136dc3e-1ab1-46b1-a8d7-89e78a272544.jpg?v=1656447954","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/she-persisted-maria-tallchief-9780593115817","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}