
By Maryann Jacob Macias, Alea Marley (Illustrator)
A boy must choose between a tutu and pants for his dance recital.
Téo loves dancing, from cumbia to ballet, and adores his tutu. As his first recital approaches, he faces a dilemma: wear the sparkly tutu he loves or the silver pants that might draw less attention. Will Téo embrace his true self on stage, or will fear of the spotlight hold him back? Join Téo on a journey of self-expression and courage as he discovers the joy of being authentic.
This story of a boy’s first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself Téo loves to dance, whether it’s the cumbia with Papí, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu makes him feel, inside and out. But when it comes time to decide which outfit to wear in the big dance recital–a sparkly tutu or shimmering silver pants–Téo wonders if being his most authentic self on stage will put him too much in the spotlight.
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