Toeshoe Trouble
When Brenda Black finally gets fed up with her cousin Tiffany's constant bragging, she lies and claims that she has a pair of toeshoes autographed by Camilla Freeman.
FIC
year: 2009
copies: 19
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 650
subjects: african americans, friendship [X], ballet [X], harlem (new york, n.y.), ballerinas, cousins, ballet dancing, ballet slippers, dance schools, new york (n.y.)
Dancing Solo
Sarah knows that she is the best dancer in her ballet class, and she is eager to show off at the upcoming recital--but when a new move proves unexpectedly difficult and she has to ask for help, her confidence is shaken.
FIC
year: 2014
copies: 30
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 580
Pinkalicious
When a mix-up causes her to be placed in the big kids' ballet class rather than her best friend Alison's, Pinkalicious tries to hold her own.
FIC
year: 2014
copies: 12
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 270
subjects: pink, ballet [X], friendship [X], pinkalicious (fictional character), color, reading materials, didactic fiction
Princess Posey And The First Grade Ballet
"Valentine's Day is coming! Posey is so excited about her special ballet recital and giving cards to everyone at school.
FIC
year: 2014
copies: 18
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 390
Catty Jane Who Loved To Dance
Catty Jane's ballet practice interferes with spending time with her friends.
FIC
year: 2013
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 580
Shiny Broken Pieces
"June, Bette, and Gigi have given their all to dance at Manhattan's most elite ballet school.
FIC
year: 2017
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: ballerinas, competition (psychology), teenage girls, friendship [X], mother-daughter relationship, ballet [X], race, manhattan (new york, n.y.)
Ballet Breakdown
Moving to New Jersey from Philadelphia was stressful, but at least Jada has found Ms.
FIC
year: 2019
copies: 8
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 670
Nancy La Elegante Y El Ballet De Las Sirenas
Nancy makes the best of not dancing the lead in her ballet school's Deep Sea Dances show, but becomes jealous when her best friend gets a better role than hers.
FIC
year:
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 540
subjects: ballet [X], friendship [X], vocabulary, spanish language, fancy nancy (fictitious character)
On Pointe
After years of ballet Jada feels she is ready to go "on pointe," but the whole process is a lot more complicated than she ever realized: from being measured and fitted for the shoes, to tying the laces correctly she still has a lot to learn, and that is before she actually tries to walk in pointe shoes, which seems to use muscles she was barely aware of--for the first time Jada finds that ballet hurts.
FIC
year: 2019
copies: 8
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 620
subjects: dance schools, ballet [X], shoes, self-confidence, friendship [X], best friends, ballet dancing, dance, children's stories, electronic books
Turning Point
"Best friends Rasheeda and Monique navigate the ups and downs of a teenager's summer, Mo at home in the Cove; Sheeda at a sleepaway ballet intensive"--Provided by publisher.
FIC
year: 2021
copies: 29
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 730
subjects: best friends, friendship [X], ballet dancing, african americans, ballet [X], dance, dating (social customs), racism
Katarina Ballerina
With determination and help from her new friends, a ten-year-old New York City girl overcomes obstacles while pursuing her dream of becoming a prima ballerina.
FIC
year: 2020
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: ballet [X], determination (personality trait), friendship [X], realistic fiction, new york (n.y.)
Sweet Valley Twins
In her struggle to protect her best friend from getting hurt, Elizabeth finds herself torn between Amy, who is determined to join the Unicorn Club's cheering squad, and her twin sister Jessica, who is one of the Unicorns who do not want Amy on the team.
FIC
year: 2024
copies: 54
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 390
subjects: twins, sisters, ballet [X], jealousy, graphic novel adaptations, graphic novels, friendship [X], bullies, cheerleading, comic books, strips, etc, graphic novels, identity (philosophical concept), middle schools, schools, identity, individuality, school stories, school comics, ballet dancing