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Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers - by Steena Hernandez (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers - by Steena Hernandez (Hardcover)

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  • Everyone deserves to shine.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 10.1" x 8.78" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Performing Arts

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About the Book



Inspired by the author's own experiences as a Latina dancer, Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers follows Lupita as she searches for a pair of ballet slippers that will match her skin tone, only to discover it will take hard work--and messy measures.



Book Synopsis



Everyone deserves to shine.

Lupita's big ballet recital is approaching. The music is perfect. Her ballet moves are strong. But her peachy pink ballet slippers don't match her skin tone. Lupita searches for the right pair only to discover it will take hard work--and messy measures--in order for her shoes to dance with her.

Inspired by the author's own experiences as a Latina dancer, Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers is a charming story filled with determination. The final few spreads teach readers about the history of ballet slippers as well as the crucial changes the industry has seen for dancers of all races and ethnicities.

Winner of the 2024 Northern Lights Book Awards, Arts category

A 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book Winner

Longlisted for the 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards



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"A thoughtful look at a determined heroine, Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers is a charming and important story." --"Books to Borrow... Books to Buy" column, The Reading Eagle


Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.78 Inches (W) x .36 Inches (D)
Weight: .86 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Sub-Genre: Performing Arts
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Beaming Books
Theme: Dance
Format: Hardcover
Author: Steena Hernandez
Language: English
Street Date: October 22, 2024
TCIN: 90966908
UPC: 9781506495767
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-5332
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.36 inches length x 8.78 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.86 pounds
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 November, 2024Verified purchase

Beautiful Book

This is such a sweet and inspirational book for any child, with a great message, "Everyone Deserves to Shine."
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12 November, 2024

Inspiring Read

Sweet story about belonging and inclusion, with a great message for all readers. A lovely read that would make a great gift for any child. Everyone deserves to shine.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lovely book!

A celebration of inclusivity, hard work, and creative problem-solving, this book is a great addition to every classroom and home library. Readers will root for Lupita again and again and again!
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