Black Swans


The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Meet Essie Marie Dorsey, who in 1926 opened one of the first ballet schools for Black students; Arthur Mitchell, the first Black dancer with the New York City Ballet; Christian Holder, a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet; choreographer Dwight Rhoden; and present-day ballerinas Misty Copeland and Michaela DePrince. With a leap of faith and a love of dance, these Black Swans overcame obstacles and opened doors for all the children who dream of dancing.

ISBN Number
9798765400203
Trim Size
10" x 10"
Binding Type
Library Binding
Number of Pages
34
Author
Laurel van der Linde
Publisher
Sequoia Kids Media (Sunbird Books)
Copyright Date
2023
Dewey Number
709
Reading Level
PK-2