![]() Aisha will have to find the strength within herself–and place her trust in others–to make her next move.Ī question I often ask authors I interview for my writing blog is when was the first time they felt represented in a book. There’s no choreography to follow–for high school or for healing. And as past traumas surface, pressure from friends and family, a new romance, and questions about her dance career threaten to overwhelm her. But she soon discovers racism and bullying are entrenched in the ballet program here, too, and there’s a new, troubling distance between her and Neil. Switching to her best friend Neil’s art school seems like the perfect plan at first. ![]() So when she’s denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesn’t “look” the part, she knows something has to change–the constant discrimination is harming her mental health. Read on for a letter from the author and an exclusive excerpt from the book!Ī Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Tiny Pretty Things.īallet is Aisha’s life. ![]() ![]() The book will be released on Jby Annick Press. ![]() Today we’re thrilled to reveal the cover for When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw! The cover was illustrated by Saniyyah Zahid. ![]()
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