I was hooked on books about ballet, too. I love the gritty determination of dancers to follow their dreams against all the odds — something I can relate to. And I really enjoy reading about the lengths that dancers can go to amid the competitiveness of the dance world — the contrast with the beauty of the art that they are striving for makes it all the more intriguing and fun to read about.  Then there’s the big emotions of YA novels. Combining that with the high stakes and cutthroat nature of ballet ambition makes for some great reads. If you want to explore ballet in YA, here are some recommendations to get you started! Want more books about ballet? Check out Choreography Bibliography: These Ballet Books Are On Point(e). Bonus: there’s a sequel, Shiny Broken Pieces.

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