Charlotte and the Nutcracker av Charlotte Nebres, Alea Marley

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<b><b>A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of <i>The Nutcracker</i> 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.</b></b><br><br>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 <i>The Nutcracker</i>, she leaps at the chance. <br><br>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. <br><br>In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.