Chloe Lukasiak believes that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues - but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things.From her status as fan favourite on the US hit reality television show Dance Moms to her current life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realising your passions. This book, featuring inspirational quotes and Chloe's own poetry, offers exclusive insight into Chloe's world as well as a message that will inspire all readers to pursue their dreams and be true to their selves. Read more

The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance company. "Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer   Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a “devil child” for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life.   At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family, who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes. She went on to study at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at the American Ballet Theatre and is now the youngest principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has appeared in the ballet documentary First Position, as well as on Dancing with the Stars, Good Morning America, and Nightline.   In this engaging, moving, and unforgettable memoir, Michaela shares her dramatic journey from an orphan in West Africa to becoming one of ballet’s most exciting rising stars. “Michaela DePrince is the embodiment of what it means to fight for your dream.” —Today   “Michaela DePrince is a role model for girls on and off stage.” —NYLON Read more

He's just trying to survive. He never thought she would be the one who would understand. CoraWe're starting over. Mom and Dad think the best way for me to move on from the death of Ben is to move to Oakwood. There, we can spend time with Mom's late best friend's family and open a new bakery. And I'm okay with that. After all, I get to dance and in Oakwood where no one knows me, which means there are no pity stares and silent whispers. AustinThe world feels as if it's stopped turning ever since Mom died. Dad's colder than usual and all I want to do is forget the pain that is coursing through my body. Kendall was the only one who was there for me when Mom died and she's the one person I can't seem to let go. Even if Dad thinks she's bad for me, she's the only one who helps me feel grounded in my memories. Then I meet Cora. Our mom's were best friends. They always wanted us to eventually date. Now that she's here and Dad trusts her, she might be the key to my happiness. So we agree to fake date. Dad will get off my back and her parents will stop pity hugging her. It's a win/win situation. Until it's not. Until I can't get her out of my mind. Until all I want is this fake relationship to be real. A sweet story of broken hearts and broken spirits who finally find peace and happiness with another. Grab you copy today! Read more

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, the incredibly talented breakout star of Dance Moms and judge on So You Think You Can Dance brings her uplifting coming-of-age story about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life.Maddie Ziegler knew one day she’d be a star—she just didn’t know how soon that day would come. At just eight years old, she was cast on Lifetime’s hit reality show Dance Moms and quickly won the hearts of fans everywhere with her natural talent and determination. Soon, she was capturing attention from all over—including pop superstar Sia, who cast her as her dance double in the incredibly popular music video for her hit song “Chandelier.” The rest, as they say, was history. In this inspirational memoir, Maddie explains the hard work she put into her rise to stardom and how she keeps her balance along the way—starring in music videos, going on tour, and becoming an actress in The Book of Henry with Naomi Watts and Jacob Tremblay. She also answers her fans’ burning questions with wise advice she’s learned on her journey. With honesty, charm, and humor, Maddie offers her unique perspective on making her way in the entertainment world as a young teenager, reflecting on the lessons she’s learned—and preparing for the exciting road ahead. Read more

The Dance Competition Coloring Book will keep you entertained with over 45 unique pages!Whether you're on the road or waiting backstage, this coloring book is a must-have for dance comps.Filled with dance-themed images and quotes to color, it makes a great gift for dancers, dance teams, coaches, and teachers.Includes fun dance humor and sayings like It's a dancer thing, Half coffee half dancer, In my dancer era, and many more!Order yours today just in time for dance competition season! And check out our Dance Mom Competition Coloring Book made just for dance moms. Read more

Change the world one coloring book at a time by encouraging our next generation of children to dance through life, be FEARLESS, unique, and accepting of others and themselves.Dance can be a sneaky powerful tool to encourage kids to get up, be active and express themselves.I hope this coloring book inspires you to start a spontaneous dance party, laugh and create memories with your child.What’s Inside: (All pages are single sided, so your coloring experience isn’t ruined by colors bleeding through the pages)26 coloring pages with Inspirational Messages – Beautiful original illustrations to encourage young girls to be themselves, dance and grow up strong and fearless. Talk to your kids about the messages on these pages and use it as an opportunity to uplift and encourage them in a safe, fun, and creative environment.4 About Me Pages – Interactive self-discovery pages to spark imagination and encourage them to be themselves!20 Activity Pages – Activity pages encourage creativity and allow children to use their imagination while having fun. Activities include:Designing their own dance costumesCreate your own dance storyBeing silly and active while playing interactive Dance BINGOWhy This Coloring BookThough it is often overlooked as a simple activity for kids, this coloring book provides several benefits. Research shows that artistic activities are linked to better academic performance and higher overall IQ scores in young children. What this Powerful Book can do:Get your kids off screens and foster their imagination and creativitySelf-Expression – The coloring book is sprinkled with encouraging words of wisdom to allow your children to be themselves while also embracing others and their unique characteristicsSpend some time together – Make it a fun way to connect with your kidsHave your children show you their coloring pagesDiscuss the about me pages and talk about their answersBe interactive and play the Bingo games with themHave them read their silly story to you and laugh togetherHelp Improve Your Child’s Hand-Eye CoordinationReduce Stress and Anxiety - Coloring books can be therapeutic for kids. When you color, you focus on the present moment and let go of your worries. If your child is feeling anxious or stressed give them this coloring book and some crayons. It may just be the distraction they need to feel better. Read more

He thought he knew what he wanted. Turns out, all he wanted was her. Collette I’d kill to be the kind of dancer my mom wants me to be, but it’s just not in the cards. I’m sick of dieting. I'll never fit into the perfect ballerina mold and I’m tired of wishing that I could. I’m over it. I’m done trying. I’m perfectly content to dance alone in the dark while the rest of the school is sleeping. EthanCoach says our football team needs discipline. That dancing alongside a bunch of prissy prima donnas is how we’ll learn our lesson. Only problem? I don’t have time for ballet. Not when I’m busting my butt to be the star quarterback, the dutiful son, and the perfect student…all so I can achieve my father’s dream. When I meet Collette, I can’t help but take notice. She’s a vision of grace and beauty all wrapped up in snark and sass. And she helps me see that my own dreams aren’t so stupid after all. I just wish she could see that in herself. But when I try to bring her out into the light, I can feel her slipping away. Her walls are built up so high, I fear they’ll never come down. I want to love her like she deserves—but that’s just the problem. She doesn’t believe she deserves it.For fans of Dumplin', To all the Boys I've Loved Before, and The Kissing Booth, you'll love this brand new series by two Amazon best selling authors!Fall in love today Read more

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Dive into the vibrant world of dance with our captivating coloring book! Perfect for budding artists and dance enthusiasts, this delightful book features graceful routines, soaring leaps, and dynamic poses. Unleash your creativity as you bring these athletic masterpieces to life with a burst of color. A fantastic gift for aspiring dancers of all ages!✱ One sided print✱ Matte finish✱ 8.5x11in✱ 34 different designsPerfect gift for a teammate! Read more

Chloe Lukasiak is a big believer that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues-but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things. From her status as fan favorite on the hit reality television show Dance Moms through her life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realizing your passions. This full-color, heavily designed book featuring never-before-seen photos, inspirational quotes, and Chloe's own doodles and poetry offers exclusive insight into Chloe's world as well as a message that will inspire all readers to be their very best selves. Read more

Be your Best! Discover the power of Ballet to unlock day-to-day skills that help you enjoy the body you live in! Ballet Helps Everything! - Ten Reasons Why is the perfect guide to understanding how Ballet develops critical skills that elevate your physical awareness, mental focus, and personal discipline.Ballet training is a lifetime asset with proven value for every student, a mindful practice that encourages confidence and competence… And that’s what Garage Ballet™ is all about!Within this book, written by Dawn C Crouch, a former dancer with Houston Ballet and experienced Ballet instructor, and bursting with practical information, you will:• Understand the benefits of increased strength, flexibility, and coordination• Appreciate the value of spatial awareness• Discover the impact of poise and grace on relationships and career prospects• Enhance longevity with improved posture, balance, and body alignment• Set achievable goals and learn from motivating stories and quotesBallet Helps Everything! - Ten Reasons Why, the first book in the Garage Ballet™ series, is world-class advice delivered in an easy-to-understand way that will help anyone, regardless of age or skill level, to grasp the methods and purpose of ballet training.Invest in your child! Invest in yourself! Buy this book to step into success today! Read more

You might recognize firecracker JoJo Siwa from Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, or maybe you fell in love with her on Dance Moms. JoJo’s nonfiction middle-grade debut is the next generation’s version of a real life Cinderella story: Nebraska girl becomes Hollywood’s belle of the ball, thanks to her spunky attitude and creative drive. Through the lens of JoJo’s personal experience and playful voice, she digs into themes such as finding your passion, keeping strong in the face of adversity, appreciating your individualism, the importance of being loyal, and never giving up. Most of all, JoJo’s story is meant to inspire young girls to find the courage and confidence to go after their dreams. Go Siwanatorz! Read more

How They Became Famous Dancers: A Dancing History for young readers tells the story of twelve famous dancers – six women and six men – from different parts of the world. Spanning the seventeenth into the twenty-first centuries, each biographical sketch is placed within the subject’s historical and cultural context. Dancers include: Louis XIV, John Durang, Marie Taglioni, William Henry ‘Juba’ Lane, Anna Pavlova, Rudolf Laban, Doris Humphrey, Michio Ito, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Pearl Primus, Amalia Hernández, and Arthur Mitchell. Each chapter includes “Create a Dance” giving readers the opportunity to dance themselves based on each dancer’s style. Read more

Graceful Ballet Artistry: "Ballerina Coloring Book" showcases a beautiful collection of ballerina-inspired illustrations, capturing the elegance and poise of these talented dancers.Inspire Creativity: This coloring book provides a creative outlet for young artists to bring these graceful ballerinas to life with their own unique color choices, encouraging self-expression.All Ages Welcome: With a range of designs suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists, "Ballerina Coloring Book" is perfect for children of all skill levels and even adults who appreciate the art of ballet.Artistic Journey: Take a captivating journey through the world of ballet, learning about this timeless art form as you color, making it an ideal blend of education and creative enjoyment. Read more

Aspiring artists—their grit, passion, and determination to achieve—are at the heart of this unforgettable novel.Anna Forester is an intelligent and sensitive sixteen-year-old at the top of her local ballet school in Illinois. She arrives at the bottom of the prestigious School of Ballet New York in Manhattan, where she joins an elite group of teens who see themselves as the ballet stars of the next generation, racing to impress their famous teachers and win a coveted professional contract. Over the next two years, Anna’s struggles to navigate friendships with her rivals, stand out in a world dictated by conformity, and pursue her passions converge into a high-stakes portrait of a young dancer following their dreams.Praise for Girl in Motion"I couldn’t put down this novel about the ups and downs of life in a ballet boarding school.”—Amanda Brice, author of Codename: Dancer "Girl in Motion offers an inside view of professional dance training."—The Salt Lake Tribune "If you want to know what it feels like to be a dancer in vocational training (from a fictional perspective), give this one a whirl."—BalletNews.co.uk Read more

A Coloring Book for Ballerinas in their Tweens Who Wants to Be Treated like an AdultDoes your child or grandchild love dancing and coloring? And is starting to become more "grown-up" like a pre-teen? If yes, then this coloring book is perfect for you! It includes over 27 pages of beautiful color-in illustrations that feature realistic figures of ballerinas, ballet shoes, flowers, and more!What you will find inside the book:Each page is printed on one side to avoid color seeping-throughThere's a variety of original ballet-themed illustrations for your child to enjoy. Flip Throughs are available on the author's website or Amazon author page.This elegant and unique coloring book has realistic ballet figures for your child to artistically add facial expressions for each ballerina figure or minute detail to create their ideal dream ballet outfit.Perfect for ballerinas and kids ages 9-12 who love ballerina stuff and are looking for less cutesy and appreciate more realistic images to color in.Surprise them with a non-babyish coloring book! Read more

A watershed moment exists in every man's life—the moment he stops being his mother's son and starts being his lover's man. When he transitions from protected to protector.Erik "Fish" Fiskare is only a college junior when a gunman walks into the campus theater, intent on stopping the show. From the lighting booth, Fish sees his girlfriend, Marguerite "Daisy" Bianco, get caught in the line of fire. Everyone runs away from the stage but Fish, in a watershed moment, runs toward it.Spanning fifteen years, The Man I Love explores how a single act of violence reverberates through a circle of friends. At the center are Fish and Daisy, two soul mates who always brought out the best in each other. Both are hailed as heroes after the shooting, yet the tragedy starts to bring out the worst in them, tearing the circle apart. Soon, Fish is running again—not toward Daisy this time, but as far away as possible. But can you really leave the one you were born to love? And is leaving always the end of loving?"You never got over her, Fish. You just left. You may think that's closure, but it isn't. You may think a woman like Daisy comes along twice in a lifetime, but she doesn't."Fearlessly touching on today's social and mental health issues, The Man I Love follows Erik Fiskare's journey back to the truth of himself and a woman he can't forget. With its gripping story and an unforgettable cast of characters, this epic novel of love and forgiveness lingers long after the last page is turned."A new kind of romance, well-crafted and intelligently written. Suanne Laqueur deftly explores what it means to be vulnerable, resilient and human.""A compelling, heartfelt, intense read. The Man I Love raises important and tough social topics that are relevant and timely."An intelligent, perfectly-pitched modern romance. NOT your typical boy meets girl, but a story of first love and how people handle extreme situations.""The Man I Love looks love, sex, depression and PTSD in the face and calls them by name. An astounding journey of forgiveness and recovery.""Laqueur combines the dynamics of a circle of friends with a school shooting. The result is The Man I Love, a gripping, angsty psychological romance that explores second chances at first love. Book clubs will find plenty to discuss in this coming-of-age emotional journey of forgiveness and recovery. The characters are flawlessly crafted and deserving of love after tragedy. You'll be thinking about them long after you've finished.""From university to adulthood, through love and loss, devotion and betrayal, estrangement and forgiveness, the Fish Tales series will bring you on an emotional journey of love and truth." Read more

The young reader edition of the international bestseller; now a major motion picture. At the age of eleven, Li Cunxin was one of the privileged few selected to serve in Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution by studying at the Beijing Dance Academy. Having known bitter poverty in his rural China home, ballet would be his family's best chance for a better future. From one hardship to another, Cunxin demonstrated perseverance and an appetite for success that led him to be chosen as one of the first two people to leave Mao's China and go to American to dance on a special cultural exchange. But life in the U.S. was nothing like his communist indoctrination had led him to believe. Ultimately, he defected to the west in a dramatic media storm, and went on to dance with the Houston Ballet for sixteen years. This inspiring story of passion, resilience, and a family's love captures the harsh reality of life in Mao's communist China and the exciting world of professional dance. This compelling memoir includes photos documenting Li's extraordinary life. Read more

A teenage ballet dancer struggles to find her next step, and her place in the world, in this exquisite graphic memoir—a follow-up to the Sibert Honor–winning To Dance.All her life, Siena has dreamed of being a ballerina. Her love of movement and dedication to the craft earned her a spot at the School of American Ballet, with hopes of becoming a member of George Balanchine’s world-famous New York City Ballet company. Siena has worked hard for many years to be a professional ballet dancer, but injury and doubt are starting to take their toll. Maybe it’s time to look beyond the world of dance—but Siena’s whole identity has been shaped by ballet. When you have spent your entire life working toward something, how do you figure out what comes next? And how do you figure out who you are without the thing that defined you? This is a moving and beautifully drawn memoir of a dancer struggling to find her next step—and a young woman finding her true footing in the world. Read more