On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette

<p><strong>Though this tale explores painful emotions its focus on Jennifer's personal experience and the pleasure she found in dance make it an absolute delight.--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong></p><p><strong>From the first Black Radio City Rockette dancer Jennifer Jones comes an inspiring picture book autobiography perfect for fans of trailblazers like Misty Copeland Mae Jemison and more. </strong></p><p>Dancing has always made her feel free like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child some people didn't think that she had a future as a dancer because of the color of her skin.</p><p>With the support of her family especially her mother she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong.</p><p>With beautiful watercolor illustrations by artist Robert Paul Jr. <em>On the Line</em> is a captivating true story about manifesting your dreams.</p><p><strong>A New Jersey Library of Congress National Book Festival's Great Reads from Great Places list pick!</strong></p>