Book Review: Remember Her Name! Debbie Allen's Rise to Fame by Tami Charles
Remember Her Name! Debbie Allen's Rise To Fame by Tami Charles is a children’s nonfiction book that explores how Debbie Allen became a dancer during the Civil Rights Movement and rose to fame through talent, perseverance, and determination. I received an Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) of this book for free from NetGalley and Charlesbridge in exchange for my honest review. I grew up watching Fame , so I’ve always known who Debbie Allen was, but I realized I didn’t know much about her life beyond her connection to her sister, Phylicia Rashad. I also remember seeing her appear on an episode or two of the reality dance show Dance Moms , which made me even more curious about her journey and legacy in the dance world. This children's picture book gives kids a look into Debbie Allen's life in a friendly, easy to understand format. Additionally, the story teaches children about the Civil Rights Movement since that is part of the dancers story. It's extremely well written, and...