![]() ![]() "- 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. A celebration of one black woman's achievements that underscores the passion and purpose that the human spirit has to offer. ![]() An enchanting biography." - Shelf Awareness, starred review " The digital illustrations have the look of pen drawings, rendering a graceful dancer's body with glowing brown skin and a self-possessed face. ![]() "- School Library Journal, starred review " Writing in verse is no easy task, and Meadows's text almost never stumbles, keeping metronomic time with Ebony Glenn's illustrations of soaring, spinning Janet. This book radiates with the joy of dance. Glenn fills each page with the strength and beauty of dance, focusing on the graceful movement of Collins and her emotive expressions. " - The Washington Post "Collins's story is told masterfully. ![]() 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 A Wisconsin State Reading Association Picture This! List Selection " This is a wonderful and inspirational biography for aspiring young dancers and other athletes. ![]()
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