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Dance Young Adult
Explore young adult books about dance for children.
36 books
Bright Burning Stars
A.K. Small
For the teenager navigating the heavy pressure of elite performance and the thin line between healthy ambition and self-
Ages 14–18
Shine #1
Shine
Jessica Jung
For the teenager grappling with the pressure to be perfect and the sacrifice required to achieve a dream in a high-stake
Ages 12–18
Beautiful Brutal Bodies #2
Beautiful Brutal Bodies
Linda Cheng
For the teen struggling with the crushing weight of high expectations and the feeling that their worth is tied to their
Ages 14–18
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I Wanna Be Where You Are
Kristina Forest
For the teen following her heart against her mother's wishes, this road trip romance celebrates the courage it takes to
Ages 12–18
S.A.S.S. Students Across the Seven Seas #6
Heart and Salsa
Suzanne Nelson
For the teenager navigating the fallout of a parents' divorce and feeling out of sync with friends, this story offers a
Ages 12–17
This Train Is Being Held
Ismée Williams
For the teen balancing high expectations and cultural identity while navigating a first love that bridges two different
Ages 13–18
Falling Over Sideways
Jordan Sonnenblick
Claire is already struggling with middle school mean girls when a sudden family medical emergency forces her to find str
Ages 11–14
Jazz Owls
Margarita Engle
Rhythmic verses tell the story of a community's resilience during the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943, where music and dance mee
Ages 12–18
The Clique
Charmed and Dangerous
Lisi Harrison
For the girl navigating the complex world of middle school cliques and social hierarchies, this origin story explores th
Ages 10–15
Priscilla #2
Priscilla Superstar!
Nathaniel Hobbie
For the little one who loves to perform but feels butterflies in their tummy, this story offers encouragement to step in
Ages 3–6
Tiffany Aching #3
Wintersmith
Terry Pratchett
Tiffany Aching accidentally starts a seasonal crisis after a dance gone wrong, catching the eye of the Wintersmith while
Ages 10–15
Bloody Jack #6
My Bonny Light Horseman
L. A. Meyer
Jacky Faber goes undercover in Paris as a dancer to outsmart a French general before disguising herself as a soldier to
Ages 14–18
Making Friends with Alice Dyson
Poppy Nwosu
For the teenager feeling the weight of high school labels and the pressure to be perfect while navigating their first br
Ages 14–18
Instructions for Dancing
Nicola Yoon
Evie can see the beginning and end of every romance she witnesses, but a daring boy named X makes her wonder if love is
Ages 12–18
Cheerleaders #2
Getting Even
Christopher Pike
Jealous rivals and high-stakes elections threaten the Tarenton Cheerleading Squad as Mary Ellen and Nancy struggle to ke
Ages 12–18
Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina
Michaela DePrince, Elaine DePrince
Born into the violence of war-torn Sierra Leone, a young orphan overcomes staggering odds to find a new family and becom
Ages 12–18
Crocodile Burning
Michael Williams
A young man from Soweto sees his world expand and transform when he earns a spot in a musical production bound for the b
Ages 12–17
Loveboat, Taipei #1
Loveboat, Taipei
Abigail Hing Wen
Ever Wong expected a boring summer school program in Taiwan, but found a wild world of nightlife and new friends that mi
Ages 14–18
A Varsity Novel #1
Turn It Up
Melanie Spring
The Timberwolves are headed to Nationals, but Chloe and her squad must balance high-stakes stunts with the complicated d
Ages 12–16
The Kayla Chronicles
Sherri Winston
Aspiring journalist Kayla Dean joins the dance team to expose discrimination, only to find herself caught between her fe
Ages 10–14
A Time for Dancing
Davida Wills Hurwin
For teens processing the heavy reality of a friend's serious illness. A raw, honest look at how cancer changes everythin
Ages 12–18
Top Heavy
Rhonda Dechambeau
For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of unwanted attention, body image struggles, and the journey toward healing
Ages 14–18
Dumplin' #2
Puddin'
Julie Murphy
An unlikely friendship and a touch of romance blossom in this heartfelt story about body positivity and the beauty of be
Ages 13–18
The Alex Quartet #1
Alex
Tessa Duder
For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations, this story follows a gifted athlete finding her voice amidst
Ages 12–16
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