She Persisted: Maria Tallchief
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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.
Heritage & History: Indigenous Heritage and History
Genre: Biography
Age Level: 6-9
Book Series: American Indian Youth Literature Award: 2024 Winners Music and Dance: American Indian Heritage Biographies: American Indian Heritage Books About Ballet
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