A poignant coming-of-age story about a Cuban American girl trying to
figure out where she belongs--both in her ballet-loving family and the
wider world. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes
Gears.
"An important and honest look at immigration, racial inequities, and
understanding how one person can make a difference." --School Library
Journal
It's a good thing Sofía Acosta loves dreaming up costumes, because
otherwise, she's a ballet disaster--unlike her parents, who danced under
prima ballerina Alicia Alonso before immigrating to the suburbs of New
York. Luckily, when the Acostas host their dancer friends from Cuba for
a special performance with the American Ballet Theatre, Sofía learns
there's more than dance holding her family together. Between swapping
stories about Cuba, sharing holiday celebrations, and Sofía learning
more about costume design, the Acostas have never been more of a team.
Then Sofía finds out about the dancers' secret plans to defect to the
United States and makes a serious mistake--she confides in her best
friend, only to discover that Tricia doesn't want "outsiders" moving to
their community. Now Sofía wonders what the other neighbors in her
tight-knit suburban town really think of immigrant families like hers.
Sofía doesn't want to make a scene, but if she doesn't speak up, how
will she figure out if her family really belongs?
