The wind at my back : resilience, grace, and other gifts from my mentor, Raven Wilkinson

Title
The wind at my back : resilience, grace, and other gifts from my mentor, Raven Wilkinson

Personal Author EPSB
Misty, Copeland

Summary
A trailblazer in the world of ballet decades before Misty Copeland's time, Raven Wilkinson faced overt and casual racism, hostile crowds, and death threats for having the audacity to dance ballet. This book tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other - and the dance world - forever. Misty celebrates the connection she made with her mentor, the only teacher who could truly understand the obstacles she faced, beyond the technical or artistic demands.

Year Published
2022

Physical Description
225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Note
Includes index.

Personal Subject
Copeland, Misty.
 
Wilkinson, Raven.

Subject
African American ballerinas -- Biography.
 
African American ballerinas -- Social conditions.
 
Ballerinas -- Biography.
 
Ballet dancers -- United States -- Biography.
 
Ballet -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
 
Mentoring in the arts -- United States.
 
Racism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.

Added Author
Fales-Hill, Susan, 1962-

Summary
A trailblazer in the world of ballet decades before Misty Copeland's time, Raven Wilkinson faced overt and casual racism, hostile crowds, and death threats for having the audacity to dance ballet. This book tells the story of two unapologetically Black ballerinas, their friendship, and how they changed each other - and the dance world - forever. Misty celebrates the connection she made with her mentor, the only teacher who could truly understand the obstacles she faced, beyond the technical or artistic demands.

ISBN
9781538753859

Publisher
New York : Grand Central Publishing, [2022]


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian High792.80 COPBook30905000124515Non-Fiction