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Charlotte the Ballerina

The True Story of a Girl Who Made Nutcracker History

The True Story of a Girl Who Made Nutcracker History

The True Story of a Girl Who Made Nutcracker History

By Charlotte Nebres
Illustrated by Alea Marley

By Charlotte Nebres
Illustrated by Alea Marley

By Charlotte Nebres
Illustrated by Alea Marley

By Charlotte Nebres
Illustrated by Alea Marley

By Charlotte Nebres
Illustrated by Alea Marley

By Charlotte Nebres
Illustrated by Alea Marley

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Oct 17, 2023 | ISBN 9780593651322 | 4-6 years

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    About Charlotte the Ballerina

    A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.

    The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance.

    Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up.

    In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.

    About Charlotte the Ballerina

    A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.

    The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance.

    Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up.

    In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.

    About Charlotte the Ballerina

    A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.

    The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance.

    Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up.

    In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.

    About Charlotte Nebres

    Charlotte Nebres is a fourteen-year-old pre-professional ballet dancer. Charlotte was the first Black dancer to be cast as Marie–the young heroine of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker”–in New York City Ballet’s show. Her history-making performance during the 2019 holiday season was covered… More about Charlotte Nebres

    About Alea Marley

    Alea Marley is a children’s illustrator living and working in England. Her books include Everybody’s Somewhere by Cornelia Spelman, Loretta’s Gift by Pat Zietlow Miller, The Many Colours Of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar, and A Day So Gray by Marie Lamba. Find Alea online at… More about Alea Marley

    About Charlotte Nebres

    Charlotte Nebres is a fourteen-year-old pre-professional ballet dancer. Charlotte was the first Black dancer to be cast as Marie–the young heroine of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker”–in New York City Ballet’s show. Her history-making performance during the 2019 holiday season was covered… More about Charlotte Nebres

    About Alea Marley

    Alea Marley is a children’s illustrator living and working in England. Her books include Everybody’s Somewhere by Cornelia Spelman, Loretta’s Gift by Pat Zietlow Miller, The Many Colours Of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar, and A Day So Gray by Marie Lamba. Find Alea online at… More about Alea Marley

    About Charlotte Nebres

    Charlotte Nebres is a fourteen-year-old pre-professional ballet dancer. Charlotte was the first Black dancer to be cast as Marie–the young heroine of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker”–in New York City Ballet’s show. Her history-making performance during the 2019 holiday season was covered… More about Charlotte Nebres

    About Alea Marley

    Alea Marley is a children’s illustrator living and working in England. Her books include Everybody’s Somewhere by Cornelia Spelman, Loretta’s Gift by Pat Zietlow Miller, The Many Colours Of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar, and A Day So Gray by Marie Lamba. Find Alea online at… More about Alea Marley

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Level 2 Readers

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 17, 2023 | 32 Pages | 6 x 9 | 4-6 years | ISBN 9780593651322

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Level 2 Readers

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 17, 2023 | 32 Pages | 6 x 9 | 4-6 years | ISBN 9780593651346

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Level 2 Readers

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Oct 17, 2023 | 32 Pages | 4-6 years | ISBN 9780593651339

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