| The world of a young ballerina springs to life on the | | | | parents' bitter divorce. Ballet becomes her a refuge, |
| pages of this colorful, gripping tale. Each page details | | | | and continues to remain one long after she stops |
| the daily routines, thoughts, and dreams of a dancer | | | | dancing professionally. |
| as she moves to New York City to study at the | | | | A fantastic read for anyone who loves ballet and |
| School of American Ballet. | | | | wonders what the life of a dancer is like, the graphic |
| | | | novel format makes the story all the more real. |
| The author teamed up with her husband to create | | | | Stunning color illustrations depict the infamous George |
| this book, which begins with her childhood in Puerto | | | | Balanchine, the process of learning to dance with |
| Rico, followed by her mother's decision to sign her up | | | | boys in partnering class, the trouble with pointe |
| for ballet classes after a doctor's prognosis of foot | | | | shoes, the grind of schoolwork, and the hum of New |
| problems. In the ensuing pages, Siena's love of dance | | | | York. In the end, the love of dance is what shines |
| blossoms, along with the end to foot problems, while | | | | through. |
| she lives a thrilling new life in the midst of her | | | | |