This is another story of a strong female role model--a prima ballerina named Janet Collins. It is a story of never giving up and of working towards a dream.

It's a book told in rhyme which I feel make it quite easy for younger readers to enjoy. Because it is about ballet, I see it being a book that children gravitate to based on the cover. But what I love is how it is a story where you can have those harder conversations. I mean, it is sad but true that part of our history is racial segregation. I have never experienced it (and I hope and pray I never will), but many people have. These are people like Janet Collins--so skilled at what they do yet are not given a chance because of their skin.

Yet it only takes one person to change the cycle. We see it in this book. And we can see it today too. What if we are that one person? ( )

A rhyming picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American prima ballerina at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet's joy, determination, persistence, and talent glow on the page.

Includes author's note, sources, websites. ( )

A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. An inspiring story filled with stunning illustrations that draw the reading into the story. Follow Janet's story from a young girl who wasn't allowed to attend dance school simply because of race. However, she was able to overcome this heartache and become a prima ballerina. ( )

Easy to read, lyrical language, the story of first black prima ballerina ( )

inspired by the true story of Janet Collins, a poc ballet dancer in the 1950s