 Loading...  | Ballet Brown : dancing with heart (Bellen Woodard Original Picture Book) Author: Woodard, Bellen | |
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Summary:
Bellen Woodard adores ballet and always looks forward to reaching new heights. Though as she moves through dance, she begins to notice that pink leotards, pink shoes, and pink or white tights--often referred to as ballet pink--are synonymous with ballet. But what about brown tights and shoes? When her dance studio doesn't act, Bellen takes matters into her own hands and creates a way for all of us to see the "many beautiful colors of dance"--and she names it ballet brown.
| Illustrator: | Liem, Fanny |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 K-Gr 2—Woodard is a teen author, so even if her books weren't filled to the brim with empowerment, their very existence would convey the message that young people can make lasting change. But the story itself does reemphasize that even kids can control unfair circumstance, encouraging fighting for good regardless of age. Based on Woodard's own experiences as a dancer, Ballet Brown emphasizes the impossibility of unfair expectations. The protagonist experiences the stress of conformity, especially when it's based on something—her skin and hair—beyond her control. But instead of sinking into despair, she tackles the problem with a solution-oriented mindset, researching the history of ballet pink and challenging the need for tradition. VERDICT This book illuminates the power of trying to change a system that doesn't serve you and finding a supportive community. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
