Audiobooks by Rachelle Burk

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

"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."

Rachelle Burk (Author), Shaina Summerville (Narrator)

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The Story of Caitlin Clark: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

"Discover the life of Caitlin Clark—a story about hard work and big dreams for kids ages 6 to 9 Caitlin Clark was a trailblazer in the world of college basketball and is now a player for the WNBA! Before she became a basketball star, she was a little girl who loved playing and watching sports with her family. Explore how she used her skills, dedication, and love of the game to go from being a kid in Iowa to being a record-breaking athlete and role model. Independent reading—This Caitlin Clark 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 Caitlin’s life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Find out how Caitlin’s impressive career inspired an explosion of interest in women’s basketball! How will her passion inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Amelia Earhart, and Taylor Swift."

Rachelle Burk (Author), Lindsey Dorcus (Narrator)

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The Story of Simone Biles: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

"Discover the life of Simone Biles—a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9 Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history. - Independent reading—This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own. - Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. - A lasting legacy—See how Simone’s accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world. How will Simone’s hard work and determination inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou."

Rachelle Burk (Author), Ebonie Ellington (Narrator)

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Blind Ambition

"Find out how this blind skier zips down the mountain."

Rachelle Burk (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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The Holiday House

"When a holiday-loving neighbor has to move into a nursing home Rosie figures out a way to bring holiday spirit to his new home."

Rachelle Burk (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Painting in the Dark: Esref Armagan, Blind Artist

"In 1953, Esref Armagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. He received no formal education and spent his childhood days in his father’s shop, where he developed the curiosity to create and draw. He experienced the world through touch and learned to visually reproduce his surroundings, including color, shadows, and perspective, with his hands. This blind artist’s story will be an inspiration to young artists of all abilities. This audiobook won the 2017 Wilbur Award for Best Youth/Children Audiobook. It was also a finalist for the 2017 New York Festivals International Radio Program’s awards for Best Nonfiction Audiobook as well as for Best Solo Narration."

Rachelle Burk (Author), Bronson Pinchot, Katherine Kellgren (Narrator)

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