Maria Tallchief

Book

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

Day, Christine, 1993- (author.). Flint, Gillian, (illustrator.).

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.

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

Record details

ISBN: 9780593115800
ISBN: 0593115805
ISBN: 9780593115817
ISBN: 0593115813
Physical Description: 55 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:: "Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger" -- Title page.

"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger" -- Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-55).
Formatted Contents Note:: Osage -- Student -- First performance -- Rising star -- Breaking barriers -- A legacy -- How you can persist.
Target Audience Note:: Ages 6-9. Philomel Books.

Grades 2-3. Philomel Books.