My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
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- Grade
- 4-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Sports
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2015
Word Count 1,761
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 970L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 177375, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Dancers--United States--Biography
- Choreographers
- Choreographers--United States--Biography
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Battle, Robert
- Dancers
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Battle, Robert, 1972-
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Dance
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Lists With This Book
- African American Experience
- Black Boy Joy
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Author Recording with Lesa Cline-Ransome about My Story, My Dance
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 6
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 13
Meet-the-Author Recording with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
Created by TeachingBooks
Past Present with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by The Booking Biz
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Lesa Cline-Ransome
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with James Ransome
Created by National Book Festival
Interview with James Ransome
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with James Ransome
Created by The Booking Biz
Interview with James Ransome
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with James Ransome
Created by KidLit TV
2023 Children's Literature Legacy Medal Acceptance Speech given by James Ransome
Created by American Library Association
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Awards & Distinctions 6
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2023
Commended, 2016
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Arts Selection, 2016
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2016
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2023
Selection, 2016
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