My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 48
Published: 2015
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A boy discovers his passion for dance and becomes a modern hero in this inspiring picture book biography of Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
When Robert Battle was a boy wearing leg braces, he never dreamed hed study at Juilliard. Though most dancers begin training at an early age, it wasnt until Robert was a teenager that his appreciation for movementfirst from martial arts, then for balletbecame his passion. But support from his family and teachers paired with his desire and determination made it possible for Robert to excel. After years of hard work, the young man who was so inspired by a performance of Alvin Aileys Revelations became the artistic director of the very company that motivated him. Today, under Roberts leadership, Alvin Ailey continues to represent the African American spirit through dance.
Featuring illustrations brimming with vibrant color and swirling motion, this biographical picture book from husband-and-wife team James Ransome and Lisa Cline-Ransome includes a foreword from Robert Battle himself as well as a bibliography, suggested further reading, and an authors note. [This book description comes from a different edition of this title. Please report any inaccuracies].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-5th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books .
Lesa Cline-Ransome is the author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed nonfiction books for young readers, including Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams ; My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey ; and Before She Was Harriet . She is also the author of the novel Finding Langston , which received a Coretta Scott King Honor Award and five starred reviews . She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Learn more at LesaClineRansome. com
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Orbis Pictus Award
This book was recognised by the Orbis Pictus Award.