The Swans of Harlem (Adapted for Young Adults): Five Black Ballerinas, a Legacy of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History
by Karen Valby • Related Edition: Original
A full accounting of five incredibly talented Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater... read more
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Year Published 2025
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