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Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage
by Rebel Girls
This new Middle Grade series is one that you will definitely need to watch out for! Rebel Girls have come out with a fantastic new set of chapter books about women from the past who stood up for rights, fought for change and made a difference in their communities. These chapter books are about 100 pages long, and include multiple full and part page illustrations per chapter. The text is a really good size and is well spaced. The language used is relatively easy to comprehend and is written in narrative form rather than using non-fiction text features. In a way, these books are somewhere between a picture book biography and an early chapter book historical fiction. Between the pictures and the narrative text it will be much facilitate comprehension and keep readers interested. They are super cool and I can definitely think of Middle Grade (Grades 3-7) students who would love these books! There are also fun activities at the end of the book meant to empower and inspire readers to dig deeper, ask questions and learn more about the ideas in the story.
In Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage readers will learn about a world-renowned prima ballerina who impressed people all over the world with her dancing ability while being visually impaired. This is a story about perseverance, facing challenges, and the importance of the arts. I think that girls who aspire to be on stage in one form of performance art or another will enjoy this book. I also see it as being a really great inspiration for girls who have disabilities or other barriers to success.
I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of Middle Grade readers looking for chapter books that feature inspiring women, teach about history and science and create openings for future inquiry. I will definitely be purchasing this series when it is published so that I can add it to my classroom library! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
In Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage readers will learn about a world-renowned prima ballerina who impressed people all over the world with her dancing ability while being visually impaired. This is a story about perseverance, facing challenges, and the importance of the arts. I think that girls who aspire to be on stage in one form of performance art or another will enjoy this book. I also see it as being a really great inspiration for girls who have disabilities or other barriers to success.
I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of Middle Grade readers looking for chapter books that feature inspiring women, teach about history and science and create openings for future inquiry. I will definitely be purchasing this series when it is published so that I can add it to my classroom library! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!