Showing 1–5 of 5 titles

• Genre: Performing Arts
• Audience: Middle
• List: Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal

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  Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring

  By Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan, Brian Floca (Illustrator)

  From behind the scenes to actual performances, “Ballet for Martha” traces the evolution of the ballet “Appalachian Spring.”  Floca's uncluttered watercolors support the spare, dynamic text, resulting in a balanced, insightful portrayal of creative collaboration.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781596433380
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  Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker

  By Patricia Hruby Powell, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

  “Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker” is a dynamic dance of beautifully written verse and lively illustrations describing the life of the effervescent entertainer.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781452103143
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  To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel

  By Siena Cherson Siegel, Mark Siegel (Illustrator)

  Siegel's literary debut in “To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel” dramatizes the struggle and fulfillment of becoming a professional ballerina – lifting the curtain on a dream shared by many young dancers. Partnered by Mark Siegel's evocative and elegant illustrations in graphic novel format, her memoir leaps off the page.

  • Fiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Graphic Novels
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2007 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780689867477
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  When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana

  By Michael Mahin, Jose Ramirez (Illustrator)

  Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2019, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2019 (Honor Title), Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9781534404137
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  When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of The Century

  By Pam Muñoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)

  A gloriously designed and thoughtfully researched book, "When Marian Sang," encapsulates the life of famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson. Ryan's vibrant text melds perfectly with Selznick's sepia toned illustrations to portray Anderson's passion for singing and her perseverance in overcoming the barriers to both train and perform because of her race.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
  • Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
  • Middle
  • ISBN: 9780439269674