Dancer Author:Lorri Hewett 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 class one day. And Stephanie begins to discover a di... more »fferent kind of love ...and a different understanding of what's important.
Awards:
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age« less