{"product_id":"book-emsi","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 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. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that listeners can follow in Maria Tallchief's footsteps and make a difference!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: Maria Tallchief\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"A rich, clear picture of how one iconic Native dancer persisted.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Inspiringly shows how Maria Tallchief persisted and made her dreams come true.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49341534470448,"sku":"BDemsi","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/411683-emsi-Square.jpg?v=1734064760","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-emsi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}