Dancing in the Rain
No. of pages 200
Published: 2016
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"Dancing in the Rain" by Lynn Joseph follows the journey of a young girl named Titi as she navigates life in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant Caribbean community, Titi finds solace in her love for dance, which allows her to express her dreams and escape her harsh realities. As she faces various challenges, including family struggles and societal expectations, Titi learns the importance of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of hope. Through her passion for dance, she ultimately finds a way to embrace her identity and inspire those around her, showing that joy can be found even in difficult circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 200 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Blue Moon Publishing .
Catherine Stock, known for her sensitive paintings, has illustrated many books for children, including several for Clarion. She divides her time between Rignac, France, and New York City. Lynn Joseph was born in Trinidad and now lives in Hollis, New York. Her book The Mermaid's Twin Sister: More Stories from Trinidad received the Americas Award.