Sydney’s Big Speech is an inspiring picture book for young children about how to overcome a fear of public speaking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the public library (in Garden City) I checked out a new 32-page picture book for ages 4 to 8 by Malcolm Newsome titled Sydney’s Big Speech. A description on the author’s web site says:

 

“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.”

 

Sydney’s speech begins:

 

“When I grow up I will dream big things and do big things. I will be a great leader who helps people and becomes the President.”

 

The silhouette came from Openclipart.