José! Born to Dance: The Story of José Limón
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Born in 1908, in a small Mexican village, José Limón seemed destined to become an artist rather than a world-famous dancer. The lyrical language incorporates onomatopoeic and Spanish words. The distinctive illustrations with swirling colors reveal the life of a great modern dancer and choreographer.
Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American
Genre: Biography
Format: Picture Book
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Series: Dance and Dancers: Hispanic Heritage
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