Sydney’s Big Speech
Sydney’s Big Speech by Malcolm Newsome is a picture book published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2024, featuring 32 pages in English. This story follows Sydney, a young girl who aspires to be a great leader but struggles with her fear of public speaking. Through the support of her father and inspiration from notable figures, Sydney learns to overcome her challenges and embrace her potential.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes perseverance and the importance of encouragement in overcoming obstacles. The book touches on themes relevant to family dynamics, social values, and the experiences of girls and women in contemporary society. As Sydney transforms her mindset from “No, I can’t” to “Yes, I can,” the story serves as a gentle reminder of the power of determination and support in achieving one’s goals.
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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. 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.
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