Written by Nancy Bo Flood; Illustrated by Julianna Swaney
Eva becomes part of this dancers world and her dream comes true. The author’s note at the back of this lovely picture book tells us that this is based on a real girl who participates in the “Young Dance: transforming lives through movement” program. I immediately went on the internet to youngdance.org and found more inspiring words and videos. Take a look at how they push boundaries and change lives.
If you are interested in another story that engages children with disabilities to dance, please look for Ballerina Dreams: A True Story by Joann Ferrara. This picture book uses photographs of five precious girls and follows them as they eventually perform on stage