My Story, My Dance (Ages 9 -12) Hardcover

My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
by Lesa Cline-Ransome  (Author), James E. Ransome (Illustrator), Robert Battle (Foreword)
Publish Date: October 27, 2015
Recommended for Children ages 9 - 12
 
A boy discovers his passion for dance and becomes a modern hero in this inspiring picture book biography of Robert Battle, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
 
Featuring illustrations brimming with vibrant color and swirling motion, this biographical picture book from husband-and-wife team James Ransome and Lisa Cline-Ransome includes a foreword from Robert Battle himself as well as a bibliography, suggested further reading, and an author’s note.