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A heartfelt story about a small-town ballet dancer, Gracie, determined to compete against the best dancer in class, Sariah —only to discover that what her rival really needs is…friendship.



Gracie is ready to take on the ballet world -- starting with the Young Dancer Summer Workshop in New York! It's a two week summer course, and while she misses her family in Ohio, she is ready to show this ballet school that she has what it takes.

Too bad none of the other students got the memo and now Gracie feels like she's already being left in the dust! Luckily, she knows the best way to get herself motivated is with a good rival and who better to pick than the star of the class, Sariah!

Except Sariah doesn’t seem interested in a fun competition with Gracie. In fact, she's so serious that it seems like she barely enjoys dancing at all? Can Gracie break through to Sariah and find the exciting rival she wants? Or is this rivalry, and Gracie's future in ballet, both doomed before it can even start?



Official BOOK LAUNCH PARTY!


Please join me and friends at LOFTY PIGEON BOOKS in south Brooklyn to celebrate the release of my new book!

July 28th, 2026

6:30 PM - 8 PM

Lofty Pigeon Books

743 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(GUESTS and ACTIVITIES TBA)






PRAISE FOR DARE YOU TO DANCE


"...Easily one of my favorite graphic novels I've read in a long time."  
Aubree Lanman, Goodreads


"...Over-the-top and simultaneously realistic portrayal of the world of dance for kids."  
Sacha, Goodreads


"...A love letter to friendships and the difficult yet necessary road to self-discovery. "
Taylor Belgrade, RHCB Teachers & Librarians