Sydney's Big Speech -- Malcolm Newsome, Hardcover

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.

Author: Malcolm Newsome
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/20/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 10.25h x 8.25w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780063141414
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2023