The Story of Taylor Swift

""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 ""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 ""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 ""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