A review by abigailbat
Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows

This fantastic book uses rhythmic, rhyming text to describe the childhood and early adulthood of prima ballerina Janet Collins. Turned away again and again by dance schools that would not accept African American students, Collins never gave up and eventually made it to the big stage as a prima ballerina in 1951. This is a great picture book biography to add to your collection. Pair with A DANCE LIKE STARLIGHT for another bio of Janet Collins or FIREBIRD by Misty Copeland.