Maria Tallchief: A Little Golden Book Biography

Leap into the remarkable life of Maria Tallchief—America’s first prima ballerina and a proud member of the Osage Nation—with this collectible Little Golden Book biography with gorgeous illustrations. Maria Tallchief started dancing as a young girl growing up on the Osage Reservation and went on to become the world's first Native American prima ballerina. Her roles in Swan Lake and the Nutcracker have inspired generations of dancers. This uplifting biography celebrates Maria’s enduring legacy as a cultural icon and trailblazer. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil spine and tell the stories of extraordinary artists, leaders, and changemakers including: