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Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Dances

by Tami Charles

Part of the Daphne, Secret Vlogger series

Subject
Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Age
9-12 years
Format
Trade Paperback
Pages
96
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Size
13.2 cm × 18.8 cm
ISBN
9781496563019
A few months into the school year, Annabelle Louis is starting to find her place at McManus Middle School. But Annabelle's therapist, Dr. Varma, still thinks there's room for improvement in Annabelle's social life, especially since Mom will be leaving soon for an overseas assignment. Knowing there's a school dance coming up, Dr. Varma challenges Annabelle to learn how to dance. What keeps Annabelle interested in the challenge are the hilarious videos she posts on her vlog, Daphne Doesn't, making fun of the various styles of dance she's learning. The videos are a hit, and as Daphne Doesn't goes viral around McManus Middle School and elsewhere, Annabelle's alter ego won't stay secret for long. Will Annabelle continue to live a double life, or can she find a way to combine her two identities into one?

About the creators

Tami CharlesAuthor

Tami Charles writes picture books, middle grade, young adult, and nonfiction. Her middle grade debut novel, LIKE VANESSA, was selected by the Junior Library Guild for its spring 2018 collection. The American Bookseller's Association also selected LIKE VANESSA for its Indies Introduce Kids List for 2018. Her picture book, FREEDOM SOUP, debuts with Candlewick Press in fall 2019. Tami had the honor of appearing on Good Morning America, where she featured a Thanksgiving version of this popular holiday soup. Tami is also the author of four more books forthcoming with Albert Whitman & Co, Candlewick, and Charlesbridge. Tami resides in New Jersey with her husband and son.

Marcos CaloIllustrator

Spanish born Marcos Calo began his career working for various Spanish animation studios as a concept artist for CGI movies. During that time he also worked freelance doing illustration, commercial work, and occasionally comic books. Marcos usually works digitally, although he still likes to start his drawings on paper first. After wandering around different cities, he is finally settled in A Coruña, where his collection of comics and picture books is always growing.

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