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Ballet is the most important thing in Stephanie's life. But the reality of dance is tough, and Stephanie's parents fear that she doesn't realize how few opportunities there are for black ballerinas. Then, the remarkable Miss Winnie and her handsome and talented nephew, Vance, show up in ballet... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Stephanie: A beautiful dancer who's struggling to make it into programs, and deal with racial issues, and who she really is
- Vance: Add a description of this character.
- Miss Winnie
- Gillian
- Camilla
- Madame Caroline
- Anna Gritschuk
- Bridget
- Lisa
- Kelly
- Ursula
- Frankie
- Arthur Mitchell
- Chris
- Bret Carlson
- Mrs. Alfonso
- George Balanchine
- Marty
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
UNLESS YOU NEVER GOT OUT OF GRADE SCHOOL, you'll have noticed how life keeps making you start over.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Lorri Hewett (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Vivienne Flesher (Cover Artist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ7.H4487Dan 1999
- Dewey: FIC dc21
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Multicultural Stories › African-American
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Girls & Women › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Explore the World
- Books › Children's Books › Issues › Multiculturalism
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
- Books › Children's Books › Educational
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