Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina
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Book Overview Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas ever...
Lyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings!
Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom.
Although there aren't many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet.
Soon Sylvia learns how to fly--how to dance--and how to dare to dream.
Includes a foreword from Sylvia Townsend, a brief history of the bookmobile, an author's note, and a further reading list.
This beautifully illustrated story shows every child what's possible with a book and a dream.
- Based on a True Story: Meet Sylvia Townsend, the real-life "bookmobile ballerina" who taught herself to dance in the 1950s when ballet schools turned her away.
- Overcoming Adversity: A gentle introduction to the history of segregation and a powerful example of how determination can triumph over injustice.
- The Power of Books and Libraries: Celebrate the magic of the bookmobile and the librarian who helped a seven-year-old girl find the books that gave her wings.
- Perfect for Dancers: Aspiring ballerinas will love learning the basics of classical ballet alongside Sylvia, from pli
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 40 | Language: English | Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS | ISBN: 0062888781
FormatHardcover
Pages40
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0062888781
EAN9780062888785
PublisherHARPERCOLLINS
Publication Date1970-01-01
EditionIllustrated
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group4-8 years
Weight0.9 Pounds
Length11.2 Inches
Width8.9 Inches
Height0.4 Inches
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