Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers
Written by Steena Hernandez
Illustrated by Melissa Castillo
Published by Beaming Books
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.
Primary ISBN: 9781506495767
Publication Date: October 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Arts, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Discrimination: Microaggression, Discrimination: Racial, Identity: Body Image, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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