Alicia Alonso takes the stage
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Contributors:
Preumayr, Josefina, illustrator.
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Published:
[Los Angeles, CA] : Timbuktu Labs, [2020].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
128 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Points: 2
Lexile measure:
780L
Status:
Windsor Juvenile Fiction
J OHLIN N

Description

"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."--provided by publisher.

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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781733329224, 1733329226
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.2, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
780

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Description
"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."--provided by publisher.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Ohlin, N., & Preumayr, J. (2020). Alicia Alonso takes the stage. Timbuktu Labs.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Ohlin, Nancy and Josefina, Preumayr. 2020. Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage. Timbuktu Labs.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Ohlin, Nancy and Josefina, Preumayr, Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage. Timbuktu Labs, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Ohlin, Nancy, and Josefina Preumayr. Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage. Timbuktu Labs, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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