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Copeland, Misty

Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy

64 pp. | Simon/Aladdin | November, 2021 | Trade ISBN 978-1-5344-7424-6 $19.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-5344-7425-3 $10.99
(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Salena Barnes. "Passing down history and knowledge from one generation to the next is a tradition deeply rooted in both the Black experience and ballet." Copeland shines a spotlight on twenty-seven Black ballerinas who have inspired her, mentored her, and paved the way for her professional ballet career. Accompanied by a full-page portrait of the dancer in motion (rendered in what looks like ink and watercolor), each one-page essay focuses on the realities of being Black in a "very white ballet world" while discussing the subject's career highlights, struggles, and legacy. Copeland's personal reflections give the collection an intimate perspective.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

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