
The Power of Images: Exposing Children to Ballet
One of the reasons I decided to write BRAVE BALLERINA: The Story of Janet Collins -- I would have loved to read a beautifully illustrated picture book about Janet Collins when I was a little girl. It's so important for children to see role models who look like them -- doing amazing things and going after their dreams. I hope my book offers that positive experience for children for years to come. Here are a couple of examples of noteworthy projects offering strong, positive ba