Ballerina Dreams: A book for Children with Diabetes - Paperback

by Zippora Karz (Author)

This is the story of Zippy, a young girl who falls in love with ballet. With hard work she dances all the way to her pointes and the leading role in the performance. But soon Zippy and her family learn that she has type 1 diabetes. Will she still be able to dance in the performance? Zippy proves that she can take care of herself and still live her passion.

Author Biography

ZIPPORA KARZ, former soloist with the New York City Ballet, danced with the company from 1983 - 1999. She now serves as a teacher and repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust, rehearsing and staging Balanchine's choreography for a host of national and international dance companies. She is also a diabetes spokesperson and educator who regularly addresses major diabetes conferences and organizations worldwide. She lives in Los Angeles. Visit her Web site at www.ZipporaKarz.com