Sydney's Big Speech

(Hardback)

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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. Theres just one problemwhen she tries to speak in front of the class, she gets nervous, and the words just wont come out.

Readers will cheer for Sydney as No, I cant changes to Yes, I can!

Sydneys 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 Bio

Jade Orlando was born on an army base in North Carolina and grew up in a tiny Michigan town. After an impassioned childhood spent drawing dragons and cat ladies, she traveled to SCAD Savannah to get a BFA in Illustration. Jade currently lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband, greyhound, and 4 cats (including two naked ones!).