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Dance Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Dance

26 books about dance

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Another Way to Dance

Another Way to Dance

Martha Southgate

For the teen navigating the pressure of high-level performance while processing family changes and discovering how their

Cover of House of Dance

For the teen feeling disconnected from busy parents while navigating the impending loss of a beloved grandparent through

Ages 12–18

Cover of Martha Graham, A Dancer's Life

Martha Graham, A Dancer's Life

Russell Freedman

For the young artist who feels restricted by tradition and needs to see how one woman's bold vision transformed the worl

Cover of Dancing Through Fire

Dancing Through Fire

For the child who uses their creative passion to stay grounded when the world feels unpredictable and scary.

Cover of Shiva's Fire

Suzanne Fisher Staples

For the young artist beginning to realize that pursuing a passion might mean leaving the comforts of home and the famili

Cover of Bird With the Heart of a Mountain

Bird With the Heart of a Mountain

Barbara Mariconda

For the teenager grappling with a sense of 'otherness' and family secrets, this story follows a girl finding her voice t

Cover of True Prince, The

The Elizabethans #2

True Prince, The

For the child who loves uncovering secrets and finding where they fit in, this Shakespearean mystery explores the hustle

Cover of Starstruck

For the teen navigating the pressure of public image and the weight of high-stakes competition while finding their place

Cover of Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love)

Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love)

For the teenager who feels weighed down by family expectations and needs permission to follow their own heart, even if i

Cover of Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli

Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli

For the teen fascinated by the glitz and grit of show business and the complicated, beautiful bond between a legendary m

Cover of Wintersmith

Discworld: Tiffany Aching #3

Terry Pratchett

For the young teen navigating the overwhelming rush of growing up and the responsibility of newfound power while staying

Cover of Did You Hear about Amber?

Did You Hear about Amber?

For the teenager grappling with a life-changing medical diagnosis that threatens their passion and social status.

Cover of Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Young Dancer's Guide to Life

Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Young Dancer's Guide to Life

Suki Schorer, School of American Ballet

For the aspiring dancer who wants to carry the grace of the stage into every part of their life through discipline, pois

Cover of Beautiful Brutal Bodies

Beautiful Brutal Bodies #2

Beautiful Brutal Bodies

For the teen struggling with the crushing weight of high expectations and the feeling that their worth is tied to their

Cover of Making Friends with Alice Dyson

Making Friends with Alice Dyson

For the teenager feeling the weight of high school labels and the pressure to be perfect while navigating their first br

Cover of Puddin'

For the teen navigating social hierarchies and body image, this story shows how an unexpected friendship can spark the c

Cover of Shine

For the teenager grappling with the pressure to be perfect and the sacrifice required to achieve a dream in a high-stake

Cover of Undisclosed

For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta

Cover of Wildwood Dancing

Wildwood Dancing

Juliet Marillier

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility while yearning for a world of magic and independence.

Cover of Idol Gossip

Alexandra Leigh Young

For the teenager who feels like an outsider and dreams of the spotlight. Alice navigates the intense, high-stakes world

Cover of Alex

Alex Quartet #1

For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations, this story follows a gifted athlete finding her voice amidst

Cover of Jazz Owls

Margarita Engle

For the teen processing systemic unfairness, this verse novel explores how a community finds joy in music and dance whil

Cover of Strong Is the New Pretty A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves

Strong Is the New Pretty A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves

For the girl who needs to know she is enough exactly as she is. This stunning photo collection redefines beauty through

Cover of The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

For the boy who feels he does not fit the typical mold, this book celebrates the many ways to be strong, kind, and true

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