About this item
This beautiful picture book tells the little-known story of Raven Wilkinson, the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company and an inspiration to Misty Copeland.When she was only five years old, her parents took her to see the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Raven perched on her crushed velvet seat, heard the tympani, and cried with delight even before the curtain lifted. From that moment on, her passion for dance only grew deeper inside of her. No black ballerina had ever danced with a major touring troupe before. Raven would be the first. Raven Wilkinson was born on February 2, 1935, in New York City. From the time she was a little girl, all she wanted to do was dance. On Raven's ninth birthday, her uncle gifted her with ballet lessons, and she completely fell in love with dance.
About the Author
I write books for children and read books for all ages. Lots of books. Too many books. I live in North Central Vermont with my husband and two large dogs: Bunky (a challenge) and Pippa (a saint) . I have an MFA in Writing for Children/Young Adults from VCFA and have taught in the very same program. I play guitar (fingerpicking country blues) , sing badly, and attempt to paint with watercolor. I do not like to cook and have failed at growing things.You can find out more about me and see assorted photographs on my website. www.ledaschubert.com I also blog there on rare occasions. www.ledaschubert.com/blog.htmCome visit!
