Ellen Levine is the author of many noted and popular Scholastic books for childre, including I hate English!, and ALA Notable Children's Book, and If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island, and ABA Pick of the Lists.

Her love of reading inspired Ellen Levine to begin writing. In addition to being a writer and a lawyer, she has also been a film producer, a teacher, an even a cartoonist. Ms. Levine divides her time between New York City and Salem, New York.

After seeing a production of The Sleeping Beauty, eight-year-old Anna knew she wanted to become a dancer. Following her heart, she entered the Imperial Ballet School. It was not long after graduation that Anna became one of the most acclaimed dancers in Russia.

But Anna wanted more. She wanted to share her art and passion with the world. Anna's adventures took her on ocean liners and cramped cargo ships from England to China, Russia to America, Australia to South Africa. She danced for peasants and kings, children and adults. She danced in grand theaters, in barns, and at charity parties. Anna appeared before more audiences than any other performer of her time. During her life, she was considered the world's greatest ballerina - a maker of dreams.

In this fascinating and engaging biography, critically acclaimed author Ellen Levine presents the life and passion of one of the world's most remarkable artists. Here is a book about vision, determination, and the joy of following your heart.