A review by jkribbit
Dancing in the Wings by Debbie Allen

5.0

I started taking ballet classes when I was 3 years old and have loved it ever since! And I have always been the tallest girl anywhere I go. In kindergarten, I was mistaken for a fifth grader! I have almost always loved being tall—except for ballet. Being tall (and big boned—nothing about me is petite) is not an asset in ballet. I stuck with it until I was 14, but it was just never meant to be. So imagine my glee when I discovered this book about a tall ballerina! I instantly fell in love with Sassy! I love how she owned her height, made her mark, and followed her dream! The illustrations are gorgeous. I loved how well the ballet poses and posture were captured. I love the writing style—Sassy’s voice really comes through! This is a favorite book in my collection!