Tiny Dancer Hardcover – November 2, 2021 by Siena Cherson Siegel

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Author: Siegel Siena Cherson

Package Dimensions: 29x236x730

Number Of Pages: 272

Release Date: 02-11-2021

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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.
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up-In this introspective memoir, the author explores the ups and downs of pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. Her dance journey begins at a young age in Puerto Rico with her mother and Cuban father. When her parents start to have marital problems, her mother encourages her to apply to the School of American Ballet in New York. Siena quickly becomes infatuated with the city and life as a dancer, and she devotes her energy to realizing her goal of joining the New York City Ballet-until an injury causes her to question her relationship with ballet and whether dance can be a part of her life even without the New York City Ballet. This story portrays the joys and heartaches of dance, from the “royal feeling” of mastering the perfect pose to the struggle of pushing one’s body to the limits. Beautiful descriptions of different dancers and performances offer an inside look at the nuances of ballet and work in tandem with the striking black lined and purple shaded illustrations that capture the movement of the dancers. VERDICT A notable addition to graphic novel collections for readers who enjoy performance art memoirs.-Amanda Melilli, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegasα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Review
“Evocative, purple-toned illustrations bring to life both the dynamism of ballet and the fearful images lurking within Siena’s head. . . An understated and utterly believable account of a personal and creative journey.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Filled with hope and with resilience, Siena shares her story in a way that will encourage others in similar situations to keep on persevering. A well-drawn and well-executed graphic novel perfect for readers who read the first title, have an interest in dance, or want to see someone overcome life’s obstacles.” — School Library Connection

“Beautiful descriptions of different dancers and performances offer an inside look at the nuances of ballet and work in tandem with the striking black lined and purple shaded illustrations that capture the movement of the dancers. . . A notable addition to graphic novel collections . . .”  — School Library Journal

“The husband-and-wife team behind graphic memoir To Dance returns with another rich tale . . . Siegel’s digital drawings [add] gravity to Siena’s journey, emphasizing dynamism and shifting emotions. Ballet lovers and aspiring and established dancers will particularly appreciate this deep dive into the ballet world, and revel in the faithful renderings of dancers.” — Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Siena Cherson Siegel is an author and former dancer who trained at the School of American Ballet.
To Dance and
Tiny Dancer are stories from her life.

Mark Siegel is the author and illustrator of several award-winning picture books and graphic novels, including
Tiny Dancer,
To Dan