My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
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- Grade
- 1-6
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2015
Word Count 1,761
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 970L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 177375, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Physical Education
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Dancers--United States--Biography
- Choreographers
- Choreographers--United States--Biography
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Battle, Robert
- Dancers
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Battle, Robert, 1972-
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Performing Arts | Dance
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Lists With This Book
- African American Experience
- Black Boy Joy
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Lesa Cline-Ransome about My Story, My Dance
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
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In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Awards & Distinctions 6
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2024
Arts Selection, 2016
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2024
Commended, 2016
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2024
Commended, 2016
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2016
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