Isadora Dances

by Rachel Isadora

A young reader's biography of the first modern dancer, Isadora Duncan, follows her dislike of the formality of classical ballet, early teaching experiences, and rise to become one of the most revered performers in the Western world.

Genres: Biography, Picture Books, Childrens, History

Hardcover

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Rachel Isadora is an award-winning children's author and illustrator. She has written children's books on multiple topics including ballet, life in America and Africa, and has illustrated several Brother Grimm tales in an African setting. She is most well-known for her Caldecott Honor Award book "Ben's Trumpet". She was a ballet dancer before she became an illustrator and children's writer.

Reviews

[Katie Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

This a wonderful biography about young dancer Isadora Duncan who helped changed how the world viewed dancing during lifetime in the mid to late 1800's. This is a good book to use when teaching about the American culture int the beginning of the 20th century.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is beautifully illustrated! Light and airy.