On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette Family- Parents mostly African Americans

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rhythmic lines that create and re-create images of our shared and specific pasts

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On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African American Rockette Family- Parents mostly African Americans"Though this tale explores painful emotions, its focus on Jennifers personal experience and the pleasure she found in dance make it an absolute delight."Kirkus Reviews From the first Black Radio City Rockette dancer, Jennifer Jones, comes an inspiring picture book autobiography perfect for fans of trailblazers like Misty Copeland, Mae Jemison, and more. Dancing has always made her feel free, like she can do anything. But when Jennifer was a child,