For Black Girls Like Me author-Kelly Bingham but also shows that ballet

but also shows that ballet is about more than just the tutu

Ages 10-14

paratrooper James leaps from his plane to join a daring midnight raid

Magnus's biggest challenge will be facing his own inner demons

But we didn't count on accidentally getting trapped

For Black Girls Like Me author-Kelly Bingham but also shows that balletMakeda June Kirkland is eleven years old, adopted, and black. Her parents and big sister are white, and even though she loves her family very much, Makeda often feels left out. When Makeda's family moves from Maryland to New Mexico, she leaves behind her best friend, Lenathe only other adopted black girl she knowsfor a new life. In New Mexico, everything is different. At home, Makedas sister is too cool to hang out with her anymore and at school, she