Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage

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AFFORDABILITY - This edition's paperback format and $6.99 price point make it a budget-friendly alternative to the hardcover edition (published in 2020).DIVERSE REPRESENTATION - In 2021, only about 7% of children's books published in the US featured Latinx characters -- according to data from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC). Even fewer books offer representations of characters living with disabilities. The stories that children read at a young age tell them how to view themselves in the world and inform their hopes and dreams.ARTS IN ACTION - The arts are a key component of STEAM education, supplementing traditional STEM curricula with the skills kids need to become truly well-rounded. Arts education has been proven to teach creativity, collaboration, cultural awareness, critical thinking, and to inspire confidence in students. Alicia Alonso's story shows how dedication to the arts as a performer can lead to success in the business of the arts as well.BONUS ACTIVITIES - The book includes educational exercises and challenges for young readers to encourage creativity and confidence through movement. We have partnered with Smashworks Dance, a New York-based dance company advocating for human rights through arts activism.FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATION - As with the other books in this series, and unlike most chapter books for this age range, this title includes ten full-color illustrations by Josefina Preumayr. The pages will show Alicia Alonso at all ages, as well as depict her dancing on stages around the world.