Dance Fast

This charming and humorous book celebrates Pomo traditions and explores creative frustration, perfectionism, and the value in embracing your mistakes.

I want to dance!

Bizzy can't wait to dance with all her friends and family at the summer gathering this year! But first, she must make the perfect regalia. It's tricky work, even with a grown-up's help, and her high expectations come crashing down in a flurry of torn fabric, loose beads, and tears. With support from her mom, grandma, and little brother, can Bizzy learn to see past the flaws, finish her work, and remember what's really important?

AR Cribbins celebrates Pomo traditions in this charming and humorous tale about creativity and perfectionism.

Author: Ar Cribbins
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 10/08/2024
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.30h x 11.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316539388
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2024 pg. 54
School Library Journal 10/01/2024 pg. 62

About the Author
AR Cribbins (she/they) is a member of the Society for Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) as well as Tapestry of Voices, a local SCBWI initiative dedicated to celebrating and centering diverse voices in children's publishing. They have published fiction in some literary anthologies, including VoiceCatcher and Queer Fish. Some of their favorite activities are reading and encouraging creativity with their two kids. AR resides in Albany, California.