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Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers
​​Coming Fall 2024

ABOUT LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS...

Elizabeth Schleisman at Beaming Books has acquired world English rights to Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers by Steena Hernandez (I.), illustrated by Melissa Castillo. Lupita is a dedicated ballerina who wants to shine in her big recital, but her peachy pink ballet slippers don't match her brown skin tone. After discovering that the right pair doesn't exist, she takes messy measures to have her slippers ready for her performance. Publication is set for fall 2024; Lynnette Novak at the Seymour Agency represented the author, and Erin Tisdel at Advocate Art Agency represented the illustrator.  


ABOUT STEENA...

Steena Hernandez is a Mexican American author who writes stories that represent and amplify Latine voices. As a homeschool mom of two children, she values books that highlight diversity, culture, and identity. She holds a BFA from Texas Tech University in Theatre Arts, and has taught theatre in middle and high school. 

She resides in the Hill Country of San Antonio, TX with her family.

To learn more about Steena visit www.steenahernandez.com.
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