Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows (English) Hardco

Description: Brave Ballerina by Michelle Meadows A lyrical picture book tribute to Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, this is the story of a remarkable pioneer. For fans of Misty Copelands Firebird and Javaka Steptoes Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Author Biography Michelle Meadows is the author of Hibernation Station, Piggies in Pajamas, and Super Bugs. She dances with her husband as much as possible. She lives in Delaware and loves to write at the beach.michellemeadows.com Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical imagery. With a passion for the arts and great storytelling, she aspires to make art that will incite more beauty, wonder, and magic into peoples lives. She also loves to draw ballerinas.ebonyglenn.com Review A NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A Junior Library Guild SelectionA New York Public Library Best Book for ChildrenA Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award Honor BookA South Carolina Picture Book Award NomineeA Wisconsin State Reading Association Picture This! List Selection"This is a wonderful and inspirational biography for aspiring young dancers and other athletes." --The Washington Post "Collinss story is told masterfully. . . Glenn fills each page with the strength and beauty of dance, focusing on the graceful movement of Collins and her emotive expressions. This book radiates with the joy of dance. A first purchase for most collections."--School Library Journal, starred review "Writing in verse is no easy task, and Meadowss text almost never stumbles, keeping metronomic time with Ebony Glenns illustrations of soaring, spinning Janet. Glenns digital art is full of movement . . .An enchanting biography."--Shelf Awareness, starred review "The digital illustrations have the look of pen drawings, rendering a graceful dancers body with glowing brown skin and a self-possessed face. . . A celebration of one black womans achievements that underscores the passion and purpose that the human spirit has to offer."--Kirkus Reviews "Glenn illustrates in warm yet muted digital art; dynamic spreads show Collins dancing in a red flamenco dress to the sounds of a jazz ensemble. In a final spread, Collins dances at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1951--becoming the first African-American prima ballerina to do so. Meadows offers readers an affectionate biographical story that emphasizes her subjects passion and determination."--Publishers Weekly Review Quote A NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A Junior Library Guild Selection A New York Public Library Best Book for Children A South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominee " This is a wonderful and inspirational biography for aspiring young dancers and other athletes ." -- The Washington Post "Collinss story is told masterfully . . . Glenn fills each page with the strength and beauty of dance, focusing on the graceful movement of Collins and her emotive expressions. This book radiates with the joy of dance. A first purchase for most collections. "-- School Library Journal , starred review " Writing in verse is no easy task, and Meadowss text almost never stumbles, keeping metronomic time with Ebony Glenns illustrations of soaring, spinning Janet. Glenns digital art is full of movement . . . An enchanting biography." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review " The digital illustrations have the look of pen drawings, rendering a graceful dancers body with glowing brown skin and a self-possessed face. . . A celebration of one black womans achievements that underscores the passion and purpose that the human spirit has to offer. "-- Kirkus Reviews " Glenn illustrates in warm yet muted digital art; dynamic spreads show Collins dancing in a red flamenco dress to the sounds of a jazz ensemble. In a final spread, Collins dances at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1951--becoming the first African-American prima ballerina to do so. Meadows offers readers an affectionate biographical story that emphasizes her subjects passion and determination. "-- Publishers Weekly Promotional "Headline" A lyrical picture book tribute to Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Details ISBN1250127734 Author Michelle Meadows Pages 32 Year 2019 Illustrator Ebony Glenn ISBN-10 1250127734 ISBN-13 9781250127730 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-01-08 Subtitle The Story of Janet Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations full-color illustrations throughout Audience Age 4 Publisher Henry Holt & Company Inc Imprint Henry Holt & Company Inc DEWEY 792.8092 Short Title Brave Ballerina Language English Audience Children/Juvenile Series Who Did It First? US Release Date 2019-01-08 UK Release Date 2019-01-08 AU Release Date 2019-01-07 NZ Release Date 2019-01-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137280042;

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