Bound To Stay Bound

		Maria Tallchief (She Persisted)  Author: Day, Christine  Publisher:  Philomel (2021)  Dewey: 792.8  Classification: Biography  Physical Description: 55 p., ill., 20 cm  BTSB No: 264376  ISBN: 9780593115817  Ages: 6-9  Grades: 1-4  Subjects:  Tallchief, Maria  Ballerinas -- United States -- Biography  Native American ballerinas -- United States -- Biography  Osage Indians -- United States -- Biography
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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! Readers learn about the amazing life of Maria Tallchief--and how she persisted.