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Sydney’s Big Speech

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Ages 4–8 · Released February 20, 2024

About the Book

Sydney learns to conquer her fear of public speaking at school, in this affectionate father-daughter story referencing inspiring role models who dealt with similar issues. Sydney’s journey includes practice; encouragement from her loving dad; and a dose of inspiration from such luminaries as Shirley Chisholm, Carol Moseley Braun, Condoleezza Rice, and Kamala Harris.

Great For

  • Encouraging public speaking

  • Building self-confidence

  • Social Studies and Civics lessons

  • Introducing role models like Shirley Chisholm and Kamala Harris

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Details

Publisher: HarperCollins

Illustrator: Jade Orlando

Editor: Tamar Mays

Ages: 4–8

Pages: 32

ISBN: 9780063141414

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