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African American ballerinas Biography African American ballerinas Social conditions Ballerinas Biography Ballet dancers United States Biography Ballet United States History 20th century Copeland, Misty Japan Mentoring in the arts United States Racism United States History 20th century Wilkinson, RavenHigashimura, Akiko
Summary: "High schooler Akiko has big plans to become a popular mangaka before she even graduates, but she needs to get much better at drawing if she ever wants to reach her goal. Looking for an easy fix, she signs up for an art class, thinking all her problems will soon be solved. She's in for a surprise: her new instructor is a sword-wielding taskmaster who doesn't care about manga one bit. But maybe...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Seas 2020
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Summary: "Misty Copeland made history as the first African-American principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. Her talent, passion, and perseverance enabled her to make strides no one had accomplished before. But as she will tell you, achievement never happens in a void. Behind her, supporting her rise was her mentor, Raven Wilkinson, who had been virtually alone in her quest to breach the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2022