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.
| ISBN: | 9780593374917 |
| Publication date: | 21st December 2021 |
| Author: | Charlotte Nebres |
| Illustrator: | Alea Marley |
| Publisher: | Random House Books for Young Readers an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events |
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.
Charlotte and the Nutcracker features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dance, ballet, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and special events
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Charlotte and the Nutcracker was written by Charlotte Nebres and published by Random House Books for Young Readers an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Charlotte and the Nutcracker has 40 pages