"The graphic novel format allows the Siegels to fluidly balance
biographical events with onstage action, capturing both
the dancers' movements and their passion."
—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"...an inspiring message about the dedication required to become a ballerina."
—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"The fully realized account goes beyond
the sacrifices and rewards she experienced to other matters,
such as the effects of her parents' separation and divorce
and her awe of ballet master George Balanchine."
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Siegel’s artwork brilliantly captures ballet movement,
the luminaries of the time and the daily life of a dancer.
A bravura performance by author and illustrator
that will be read and reread and treasured by ballet lovers of all ages.
—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Siena Cherson Siegel is the author of To Dance, the award-winning graphic memoir about her life as a young dancer. She trained at the School of American Ballet and danced children’s parts with the New York City Ballet. Later she joined the education team at American Ballet Theatre and contributed to developing their training programs, including the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis School and the Summer Intensive Programs. She loves to teach and research creative movement. Her most recent book is Tiny Dancer, a graphic memoir for young adults, also with art by her husband Mark. She lives in New York with her family.