This beautiful graphic novel is the true story of a Puerto Rican girl's journey to become a ballet dancer. Even at six years old, Siena knows that she wants to dance. The lovely comics show how she practices and sacrifices to attain her dream of becoming a student at the American School of Ballet in New York. There, she performs in many ballets and practices under some amazing teachers.
The story also shows how Siena's focus on ballet affects her family and home, and how events at home affect her performances. The end is bittersweet, as Siena must retire due to an ankle injury, but she says that later in life, she began to dance again, because "dancing fills a space in me". A beautiful and realistic look at the life of a young dancer. Recommended reading for anyone interested in performing arts.
Graphic Novel
Grades 3 and up
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