The Story of Taylor Swift: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Biographical Note:
RACHELLE BURK is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Story of Simone Biles and Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance. Visit her at rachelleburk.com.

Review Quotes:
" The Story of Taylor Swift is a fun dive into Taylor's legacy, perfectly curated for young Swifties. Sorted into different Eras of Taylor's career, readers can draw inspiration from her perseverance and creativity as she made her way from a girl with a dream to the superstar she is today. The illustrations complement the storyline, sharing special moments in Taylor's life, as well as timelines to bring perspective to her journey. Educational lessons include maps, relevant vocabulary, and Think Tank questions. Would definitely recommend reading this with your favorite little Swiftie!" -- Regina Newport, Educator of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Admin of Taylor Swift's Vault on Facebook

Review Quotes:
"Rachelle Burk has written a biography of Taylor Swift that is accessible to the youngest fans. The text is informative and insightful and will engage readers from the very first page. Burk has made this mega superstar relatable to children. They will enjoy reading about Taylor's love of horses and baking. Burk shines a light not only on Taylor's success as a singer-songwriter, but also on her kindness and dedication to helping others. Young readers will be inspired to be kind, work hard, and follow their dreams. A must-have for any school or library collection." -- Jenna Grodzicki, Library Media Specialist for Grades K-4 and author of The Story of Princess Diana

Review Quotes:
"Preteen lovers of Taylor Swift will also love diving into Rachelle Burk's chapter book, The Story of Taylor Swift. Burk's writing invites readers into Taylor's world and, without ever being overbearing or didactic, inspires the reader to go after their dreams. The format keeps the reader engaged every step of the way with its sidebars that encourage thinking and reacting to what they read." -- Ellen Leventhal, M.Ed., educator and author of Debbie's Song: The Debbie Friedman Story

Review Quotes:
"Delightful and empowering! Much like the star it celebrates, this bright, beautifully written biography of Taylor Swift stands out. Thought-provoking questions appear throughout, giving this book an interactive feel fans will love...and return to again and again." -- Julie Gonzales, children's book author and former elementary school teacher

Publisher Marketing:

Discover the life of Taylor Swift--a story about the power of words and being yourself for kids ages 6 to 9

Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musical artists in the world! Before she became a big star, she was a little girl who loved country music and writing stories. Explore how she went from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to being an international role model and the youngest person ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award.

• Independent reading--This Taylor Swift biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Taylor's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Find out how Taylor's kindness, ambition, and talent for storytelling have made her an incredible figure in music and pop culture.

How will Taylor's creativity and dedication inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Simone Biles, Jane Goodall, Ella Fitzgerald, Audrey Hepburn, and Frida Kahlo.

Contributor Bio:Burk, Rachelle

RACHELLE BURK is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Story of Taylor Swift, The Story of Simone Biles, and Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance. Visit her at rachelleburk.com.