I Want to be a Ballerina

Illustrated by Smiljana Coh
Ebook
On sale Aug 26, 2014 | 32 Pages | 9780375982330

When Mia tries to become a ballerina just like her big sister, she discovers that getting the right outfit is just the beginning. Despite great effort, there are lots of mishaps, and Mia doesn’t quite become the prima ballerina she hoped to be. But she does finally earn her true reward: time with her sister.
ANNA MEMBRINO is an editor, writer, and ultimate frisbee player. She currently lives in New York City.

SMILJANA COH is a film animator and illustrator who combines traditional and digital techniques along with fabric and collage. She lives in Zagreb, Croatia.

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When Mia tries to become a ballerina just like her big sister, she discovers that getting the right outfit is just the beginning. Despite great effort, there are lots of mishaps, and Mia doesn’t quite become the prima ballerina she hoped to be. But she does finally earn her true reward: time with her sister.

Author

ANNA MEMBRINO is an editor, writer, and ultimate frisbee player. She currently lives in New York City.

SMILJANA COH is a film animator and illustrator who combines traditional and digital techniques along with fabric and collage. She lives in Zagreb, Croatia.

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