Alicia Alonso Dances on

Kirjan Alicia Alonso Dances on (2021) on kirjoittanut Rose Viña. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Albert Whitman Company. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 32 sivua ja se on sidottu.

STARRED REVIEW "The inspirational life of ballerina Alicia Alonso is shared with young readers in this lovingly illustrated beginning biography. The illustrations excellently depict Alicia's dedication as well as the difficulties with her eyesight and will inspire readers to chase their dreams amid challenges and struggles. "--School Library Journal starred reviewAlicia Alonso wouldn't let her vision impairment keep her from dancing. As a young girl in Cuba, Alicia Alonso practiced ballet in tennis shoes. Within a few years, she was in New York City, with a promising ballet career. But her eyesight began to fail. When Alicia needed surgeries to save her vision, dancing was impossible, but she wouldn't give up her dream. She found the strength and determination to return to the stage and become a prima ballerina. This is the true story of a woman who overcame her challenges, mastered her art, and inspired others to dance and dream.