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Cason Martin, the youngest student at the Atlanta Ballet Conservatory, has always danced because her mother, the conservatory’s artistic director, has guided every step of her life. As Cason grows into adolescence, she begins to question whether her passion for ballet is truly her own. The story follows her journey toward self-discovery and the courage needed to assert her own path.
Set in the competitive world of ballet, the novel explores themes of autonomy, family influence, and the pursuit of personal dreams within the high‑stakes environment of a prestigious dance school.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kati Gardner
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