Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina Cover:Hardcover how turning a local dumping

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Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina Cover:Hardcover how turning a local dumpingLyrical, inspiring, and affecting text paired with bright, appealing illustrations make Ready to Fly perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere who are ready to leap and to spread their wings! Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share at home or in the classroom. Although there arent many ballet