I Am a Dancer (Young Dreamers)

About this book

Illustrated with more than fifty breathtaking color and black-and-white photographs I Am a Dancer tells the inspiring on- and offstage story of thirteen-year-old Eva Lipman a student at the prestigious School of American Ballet. Readers will be thrilled to follow in Evas ballet slippers--from chubby tutued toddler to her current career as a young ballerina in New York City. With a charming combination of beautiful photos and Evas own words I Am a Dancer offers a truly personal glimpse of a highly dedicated ballerinas glamorous--and sometimes not-so-glamorous--life from the bouquets and blisters to the glare of the spotlight and the long lonely hours of practice. A very special book for girls and ballet fans of all ages!