Visit us at the Ashburn Library on June 21 from 3PM to 4PM where teen author Bellen Woodard shares her new book about making dance welcoming for all. Then see a demonstration by the Dance Academy of Loudoun. Books will be available for sale by Birch Tree Books.

For more information visit the LCPL event linked here: https://loudoun.libnet.info/ev...

About the Book

An inspiring and profoundly moving story about speaking up for yourself and creating healthy spaces from acclaimed CEO, author, and activist Bellen Woodard, creator of the More than Peach project.

Bellen Woodard adores ballet and always looks forward to reaching new heights. Though as she moves through dance, she begins to notice that pink leotards, pink shoes, and pink or white tights -- often referred to as ballet pink -- are synonymous with ballet. But what about brown tights and shoes? When her dance studio doesn't act, Bellen takes matters into her own hands and creates a way for all of us to see the "many beautiful colors of dance" -- and she names it ballet brown.

This second inspirational picture book from Bellen Woodard is all about standing up for what you know is right, even if the right decision is a difficult one.

About the Author

Bellen Woodard is the young scholar, beloved trailblazer, and CEO of Bellen's More than Peach Project. As the world's first Crayon Activist, pioneer of "skin-color" crayons, and founder of the crayon/school supply brand for a new generation, Bellen has transformed an entire industry with a first-of-its-kind, innovative and inclusive project and brand that have become a global movement. She's received many notable awards and has been featured by Scholastic, TIME, Nickelodeon, and many others. Now entering high school, Bellen embodies self-expression and discovery. She also enjoys world travel, dance, and spending time with family, friends, and her two dogs. And she's just getting started!