Sydney's Big Speech

By Malcolm Newsome

Book Overview

A perfect picture book about perseverance, overcoming challenges, and working hard to achieve your goals

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 wants to be a great leader when she grows up. There's just one problem--when she tries to speak in front of the class, she gets nervous, and the words just won't come out.

Readers will cheer for Sydney as "No, I can't" changes to "Yes, I can "

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0063141418
• ISBN13: 9780063141414
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3