In "Gloria's Promise," young ballet dancer Gloria dreams of performing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. With determination and hard work, she navigates the challenges of rigorous training, balancing friendship and ambition along the way. As she faces self-doubt and the struggles of competition, Gloria's unwavering spirit pushes her to keep striving for her goals. Through perseverance, she learns that the journey is as important as the destination, and with the support of her friends and mentors, she discovers her true self and the joy of dance. This heartfelt story captures the passion and dedication of a young artist pursuing her dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called American Ballet Theatre .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Random House USA Inc .

Robin Preiss Glasser, who habitually sports glasses and jeans, discovered her "inner Nancy" while illustrating this book. "Wearing lace-trimmed socks helps me draw better," she says. She has illustrated many books and lives in Southern California with her family and tiara collection. Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman is the author of You Can't Take a Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum , illustrated by her sister, #1 New York Times bestselling artist Robin Preiss Glasser. Weitzman graduated from Vassar College where she majored in Art History. She has contributed to several New York Times bestselling books for children. She lives with her family in New York State.