Michaela DePrince graduated from the American Ballet Theatre's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis school in New York, and is a dancer with the Dutch National Ballet. She travels between Amsterdam and New York City, where she lives with her family.
Michaela DePrince graduated from the American Ballet Theatre's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis school in New York, and is a dancer with the Dutch National Ballet. She travels between Amsterdam and New York City, where she lives with her family. From the Hardcover edition.
Starred review, Publishers Weekly, August 11, 2014:
"A compelling narrative . . . The book’s strong thread is
Michaela’s lifelong passion for ballet and her candid depiction of
the physical and emotional struggles of becoming a black classical
ballerina. There is plenty of ballet detail for dance lovers to
revel in, and the authors achieve a believable, distinctive teenage
voice with a nice touch of lyrical description."
"Readers will find her life story gripping whether or not they are
dance fans...the heart of the journey resonates in this
mother/daughter collaboration. A revealing and absorbing
journey through dance classes and competitions to success."—Kirkus
Reviews
“From her earliest days as an orphan in Sierra Leone to the stages
of world-renowned theaters, Michaela’s incredible determination to
not only survive, but triumph in the face of unthinkable adversity
is an inspiration to anyone who has fought for a dream. Her grace
and strength bleed through in each of her breathtaking
performances. This is a story of great courage that all women—young
and old—should read.” —Tina Brown
“Extraordinarily written. Hardship ads to the strength of the
people and artists we become and Michaela is nothing short of a
miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and
purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland,
world-renowned ballet dancer
Starred review, Publishers Weekly, August 11, 2014: "A compelling narrative . . . The book's strong thread is Michaela's lifelong passion for ballet and her candid depiction of the physical and emotional struggles of becoming a black classical ballerina. There is plenty of ballet detail for dance lovers to revel in, and the authors achieve a believable, distinctive teenage voice with a nice touch of lyrical description." "Readers will find her life story gripping whether or not they are dance fans...the heart of the journey resonates in this mother/daughter collaboration. A revealing and absorbing journey through dance classes and competitions to success."--Kirkus Reviews "From her earliest days as an orphan in Sierra Leone to the stages of world-renowned theaters, Michaela's incredible determination to not only survive, but triumph in the face of unthinkable adversity is an inspiration to anyone who has fought for a dream. Her grace and strength bleed through in each of her breathtaking performances. This is a story of great courage that all women--young and old--should read." --Tina Brown "Extraordinarily written. Hardship ads to the strength of the people and artists we become and Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!" --Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer From the Hardcover edition.
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