CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR & EDUCATOR
JaNay Brown-Wood, PhD
About
This stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.
When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class, she immediately noticed the lack of diversity of backgrounds and abilities among the students pictured on the school's website. In response, TaKiyah, a photographer, began taking pictures of young dancers of color and launched an Instagram called Brown Girls Do Ballet. The Instagram was an instant sensation, drawing a community of dancers of all ages. A nonprofit organization, that provides resources, mentoring, and inspiration worldwide followed soon after.
Coming: August 27th, 2024
Brown Girls Do Ballet
Written by JaNay Brown-Wood & Tamisha Anthony
Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN-10 : 0762487593
ISBN-13 : 9780762487592