On the line : my story of becoming the first African American Rockette / Written by Jennifer Jones and Lissette Norman ; illustrated by Robert Paul Jr.
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. With the support of her family, especially her mother, she proved that anything is possible when you believe you belong.
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