pickThis is the fourth book in the series Tending Roses. I have found the characters to be really nice and interesting. I especially enjoyed Dell Jordan and Julia Costell in this novel. The way Lisa Wingate brings her characters to life makes me have faith in humanity. 4.5/5⭐️
11-30-25: Newest member of my tattoo collection. Meet Gelsey. I was a ballerina for many years so it was only fitting to acknowledge that. I love her💖
pickIf you couldn't already guess from my litsy spam, I loved this graphic novel. About a young man moving to New York to explore his dream of dancing on Broadway. Wonderful illustrations.
"I have had my dream-like others-
And it has come to nothing so that
I remain now carelessly
With feet planted on the ground,
And look up at the sky-
Feeling my clothes about me,
The weight of my body in my shoes,
The rim of my hat, air passing in and out
At my nose-and decide to dream no more."
"Thursday" by William Carlos Williams
Beautifully illustrated GN: this is a wordless depiction of one character's trauma.
Kerouac's inspiring tips for life...
[And I realised no matter what you do, it's bound to be a waste of time..]
Loved the way the author used these line drawings as chapter breaks.
“My dancers never fall to simply fall. They fall to rise“.
Ballet for Martha tells the story of how three artists, Martha Graham, Aaron Copland, and Isamu Noguchi, worked together to create the famous ballet Appalachian Spring. The book shows each person‘s role in bringing the performance to life, celebrating creativity, teamwork, and the power of art to tell a story through music, movement, and design.
pickGenre: Sibert Award Winning Book
Publication year: 2010
Ballet for Martha is presented clearly and directly. The text is easy to follow and perfect for its intended audience which are children who are learning about art, dance, and collaboration. The language is vivid and descriptive, helping readers picture the movement, music, and creativity that went into making the ballet.
