"With this powerful, hope-filled story of overcoming one's obstacles,
readers will close this book and feel inspired to leave a legacy of
their own." -School Library Journal
From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the
historical novel based on the life of Alicia Alonso, a world-renowned
prima ballerina from Cuba.
Alicia was born to dance. From the moment she slips on pointe shoes for
the first time, she's determined to become a professional ballerina. A
few years later, Alicia moves from Cuba to the United States to follow
her dreams.
Then, Alicia begins to lose her sight. How can a ballerina dance if she
can't see where she's going? Stuck in bed and only able to practice
with her fingertips, Alicia doesn't give up. She finds a way to get back
on stage, dancing into the hearts of audiences as one of the world's
most famous prima ballerinas.
Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage is the story of a world-renowned prima
ballerina who impressed people all over the world with her beautiful
dancing while living with visual impairments. This is a story about
perseverance in the face of adversity, and how the arts can afford women
the opportunity to achieve a global impact.
This historical fiction chapter book includes additional text on Alicia
Alonso's lasting legacy, as well as two movement-based activities
designed to encourage creativity and confidence through dance.
About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series
Meet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for
Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives
of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly designed
chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as
well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore
the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect
gift to inspire any young reader!
