Dottie Lee is an award-winning, bestselling author and dance professional who has spent her career empowering children and adults, including those with neurological and mobility challenges. Frances Flamingo Prima Ballerina was inspired by her students who needed reassurance when learning new choreography. Rather than just teaching dance steps, Dottie instills confidence-helping her students see that new steps aren't hard, just new.Growing up across the street from her town library, Dottie fell in love with books filled with adventure, mystery, and laughter, sparking a lifelong passion for storytelling. Now, through her heartfelt children's books, she fosters self-confidence, inclusion, and empathy, creating relatable characters that resonate with young readers. She hopes her stories spark meaningful conversations between children, parents, grandparents, and teachers, turning storytime into cherished moments that bring generations together.When she's not writing, you'll find Dottie designing her latest quilt, taking long walks with her fluffy Bichon Frise, or dreaming up the next exciting adventure for Frances Flamingo. Pei Jen is a Malaysian illustrator who loves bringing magic into children's books. She has loved drawing since she was a child and experiments learning new artistic styles in both fantasy and realism.
""Frances Flamenco Prima Ballerina es una lectura encantadora y educativa, perfecta para introducir a los niños en el arte de la danza. Destaca de manera efectiva el arduo trabajo involucrado, las recompensas de la perseverancia y la importancia de la amabilidad en un entorno de aprendizaje. Una lectura obligada para jóvenes bailarines y para cualquiera que busque una historia inspiradora de amistad y crecimiento."" -- April P N/A