Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins
by Michelle Meadows and Ebony Glenn
A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American... read more
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- Grade
- PK-2
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Sports
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2019
Word Count 317
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 570L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 502614, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- African American dancers--Biography
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Ballerinas
- Ballet dancers--United States--Biography
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 20th Century
- Stories in rhyme
- Ballerinas--United States--Biography
- African American dancers
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Performing Arts
- Ballet dancers
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Dance
- Collins, Janet
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Collins, Janet, 1917-2003
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism
Our Original Resources 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Michelle Meadows
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Ebony Glenn
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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About the Authors 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Michelle Meadows
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Ebony Glenn
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Teacher's Guide from Michelle Meadows
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Awards & Distinctions 2
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2023
Women's History Selection, 2020
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Nonfiction Selection, 2019
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