Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet's production.

The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet's The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance.

Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up.

In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 12/21/2021
ISBN: 9780593374900
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.25lbs

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 09/13/2021
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 25
School Library Journal 11/01/2021 pg. 50