Summary
In this raw, searingly honest debut young adult novel, a former aspiring ballerina must confront her past in order to move forward from a devastating fall that leaves her without the use of her legs.
Genie used to fouetté across the stage. Now the only thing she’s turning are the wheels to her wheelchair. Genie was the star pupil at her exclusive New York dance school, with a bright future and endless possibilities before her. Now that the future she’s spent years building toward has …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534495838 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534495835 |
| Author: | Joy L. Smith |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 21 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 12-99 |
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Critics Review
“A nuanced portrayal of disability, dance, and starting over.” – -Kirkus Reviews * 1/1/2022 *
“Genie’s first-person narrative rings true as she works through her frustration and disappointment, gradually finding a new direction when she’s ready to more forward.” – -Booklist * 3/15/2022 *
“Smith deftly handles complex topics such as accessibility, race, abortion, domestic violence, and sobriety/recovery through Genie’s perspective and slowly reveals more of Genie’s secrets, including what really happened the night of the accident. VERDICT Fans of realistic fiction will find this a compelling and emotional story.” – -School Library Journal * 5/1/2022 *
Joy L. Smith
Joy L. Smith is a childcare professional and lives in Queens, New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, she has a bachelor’s degree in human development and differences, with a specialization in communication disorders. She’s been writing since she was a teenager and has been mentored by Ibi Zoboi, Radha Blank, and Emma Straub through the Girls Write Now program. Turning is her debut novel.
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