Overview
STARRED REVIEW! ""The inspirational life of ballerina Alicia Alonso is shared with young readers in this lovingly illustrated beginning biography. The illustrations excellently depict Alicia's dedication as well as the difficulties with her eyesight and will inspire readers to chase their dreams amid challenges and struggles.""--School Library Journal starred review Alicia Alonso wouldn't let her vision impairment keep her from dancing. As a young girl in Cuba, Alicia Alonso practiced ballet in tennis shoes. Within a few years, she was in New York City, with a promising ballet career. But her eyesight began to fail. When Alicia needed surgeries to save her vision, dancing was impossible, but she wouldn't give up her dream. She found the strength and determination to return to the stage and become a prima ballerina. This is the true story of a woman who overcame her challenges, mastered her art, and inspired others to dance and dream.
Full Product Details
Author: Rose Viña ,
Gloria Félix
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
ISBN: 9798855139785
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 October 2021
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""In a well-paced narrative, Viña emphasizes Alonso's resilience and determination.""--The Horn Book, Book Bundles ""This attractive series shines spotlights on inspiring, deserving role models.""--Booklist ""With Spanish words infused so that they flow naturally throughout, Viña adds an authentic cultural layer to an inspiring artist's career. Félix's illustrations, while straightforward and simple, add colorful richness that brings Viña's engaging storytelling to life. A solid introduction to a Cuban ballet legend that will inspire readers to learn more.""--Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW! ""The inspirational life of ballerina Alicia Alonso is shared with young readers in this lovingly illustrated beginning biography. The illustrations excellently depict Alicia's dedication as well as the difficulties with her eyesight and will inspire readers to chase their dreams amid challenges and struggles.""--School Library Journal starred review
Author Information
Rose Viña is a Cuban American writer from California. Her debut book, Ice Breaker: How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating, was named a Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Crystal Kite Member Choice Award finalist. Rose currently lives in Sweden with her family. Gloria Félix was born and raised in Uruapan, a beautiful small city in Michoacán, Mexico, and a place that continues to inspire her art.
