{"product_id":"charlotte-and-the-nutcracker-the-true-story-of-a-girl-who-made-ballet-history-9780593374900","title":"Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, she leaps at the chance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDancing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides youngsters with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlotte Nebres is a twelve-year-old pre-professional ballet dancer. Charlotte was the first Black dancer to be cast as Marie--the young heroine of \"George Balanchine's The Nutcracker\"--in New York City Ballet's show. Her history-making performance during the 2019 holiday season was covered by The New York Times, CBS News, Essence, GMA, and more. Charlotte is currently a student at the School of American Ballet. Charlotte lives in New Jersey with her parents, brother, and sister. Find her on Instagram at @charlottenebres. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlea Marley is a children's illustrator living and working in England. Her books include\u003ci\u003e Everybody's Somewhere\u003c\/i\u003e by Cornelia Spelman, \u003ci\u003eLoretta's Gift \u003c\/i\u003eby Pat Zietlow Miller\u003ci\u003e, The Many Colours Of Harpreet Singh\u003c\/i\u003e by Supriya Kelkar, and \u003ci\u003eA Day So Gray\u003c\/i\u003e by Marie Lamba. Find Alea online at aleamarley.co.uk, and on Instagram at @aleamarley.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50618162708754,"sku":"9780593374900","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f2830b62-949f-46f1-96bb-2abe2afa328a.jpg?v=1732528174","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/charlotte-and-the-nutcracker-the-true-story-of-a-girl-who-made-ballet-history-9780593374900","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}