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A review by calistareads
Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows
4.0
Another brave new soul I’m able to learn about through a children’s book. This is a beginning book told in rhyme with lovely soft illustrations.
Janet Collins was a Prima Ballerina in 1951 when it was difficult for people of color to attend classes for learning her art. She persevered and found teachers who could see her innate talent. One school told her she could study there if she were willing to paint her skin white. Wow, that is incredible how warped that is. This was one brave soul. She is an inspiration.
My niece loves dancing and she was very interested in this book. She gave it 4 stars. I would love to see her take dancing, but she doesn’t like giving up her free time. I didn’t even read this to the nephew.
Janet Collins was a Prima Ballerina in 1951 when it was difficult for people of color to attend classes for learning her art. She persevered and found teachers who could see her innate talent. One school told her she could study there if she were willing to paint her skin white. Wow, that is incredible how warped that is. This was one brave soul. She is an inspiration.
My niece loves dancing and she was very interested in this book. She gave it 4 stars. I would love to see her take dancing, but she doesn’t like giving up her free time. I didn’t even read this to the nephew.