I Am a Ballerina
Illustrator
Sandra Lamb
Publisher
Lobster Press
Publication Year
2004
ISBN
9781897073209
Pages
32 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picture book
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
The endearing story of young Molly's dream to fly through the air like a real dancer, from her first shaky lessons to her dazzling Christmas recital.
Grade Level
K-3
Diversity Topics
Racial Diversity; Culture/Ethnicity; Biracial; Interracial; Multiethnic; Multicultural; biracial child; interracial family; mixed race; multiethnic community; multicultural community
Main Character
female child
Race/Ethnicities
Asian / White
Family Formation
mother and father
Awards
Mom's Choice Award, 2005, Book Pick, Picture Book
Our Choice, 2006 Picture Book
Keywords
ballet; ballerinas; determination; ballet dancing; Canada; tutus; practice
Diversity Impact
indirect
STARS Citation
Coulman, Valerie, "I Am a Ballerina" (2004). Diverse Families. 136.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/136