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Michaela DePrince began life in a war-torn Sierra Leone, where a single photograph of a ballerina sparked a lifelong dream. Adopted by an American family, she trained rigorously and rose to become a principal dancer in New York City’s ballet world. Co‑authored by her mother, Elaine DePrince, the book shares her perseverance, cultural heritage, and passion for dance, offering young readers a powerful model of ambition and resilience.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Michaela DePrince
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Born in war-torn Sierra Leone and adopted at age four by an American family who fostered her love of dancing, Michaela became the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. The coauthor is Elaine DePrince.
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