32 pages, Grade 1-5, Picture Book, ISBN-13: 978-1419725326
Danza won the Pura Belpré Medal and the Robert F. Sibert Medal. Duncan has written and illustrated various award-winning books for young children. This book tells the story of Amalia Hernandez, a dancer, and founder of El Ballet Folklórico de México. Amalia is from Mexico and has great passion in dancing. Her mom is against her dream of becoming a dancer and instead wanted her to be a teacher. Her dad who is in the military was also opposed to it, but later on, supported her and even hired a personal dancing instructor to help Amalia.
This book is very suitable for elementary students. It is very inspiring especially for kids nowadays who are unarguably skilled and more talented than any other generation. This book will encourage them to pursue their dreams, ambitions, passions and deep longing. I like how persistent Amalia is, how she did not stop pursuing her dreams just because her parents are against it. I like how she showed effort in every little chance she had by finding ways to be able practice what she wants.
It is also funny that although she did not want to be a teacher she became one by teaching people how to dance. Because of this she became famous and was even called a legendary dancer.
Reviewed by Jonna L.
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