Ballet Brown (Bellen Woodard Original Picture Book #2)

(Hardback)

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An inspiring and profoundly moving story about speaking up for yourself from acclaimed author and kid activist Bellen Woodard, creator of the More than Peach project.

Bellen Woodard adores ballet and can't wait to attend her next class. Though when it's time to buy her uniform, she begins to notice that pink leotards, pink shoes, and white tights don't represent her and other girls of color. How about brown leotards and brown tights And what about brown shoes When her dance studio refuses to act, Bellen takes matters into her own hands.

This second inspirational picture book from Bellen Woodard is all about standing up for what you believe in, even if the right decision is a difficult one.

Author Bio

Bellen Woodard is the beloved trailblazer and CEO of Bellen's More than Peach Project. As the world's first Crayon Activist and pioneer of "skin-color" crayons, Bellen has transformed an entire industry with a first-of-its-kind, innovative and inclusive project and art brand that have now become a global movement. She's received many notable awards and has been featured by Scholastic, TIME, Nickelodeon, and many others. Now a middle schooler, Bellen embodies self-expression and discovery and enjoys traveling, dance, and spending time with family, friends, and her two beagles.
Fanny Liem was born and raised in Indonesia. She's loved drawing since she was a child. Her passion for storytelling and illustration started the first time she grabbed picture books, which were gifted to her by her uncle. When she is not drawing, she enjoys watching movies and listening to country music.