
This is a charming story of determination and friendship. On the day of her recital, Parker is surprised to see that Mira is overcome with stage fright and thinks quickly to help her and thus save the show. She practices at home to perfect her moves, even when little sister Ava and baby brother Cash interrupt. When Parker wonders how she can dance like Mira, she “looks up” and is inspired by the posters of well-known Black ballet dancers in the dance studio.


One day in dance class, Parker careens into new student Mira, whose performance of some advanced moves leaves Parker impressed and excited.

In this follow-up to Parker Looks Up (2019), the mother-and-daughter author team explores Parker’s experience as a big sister, beginner ballerina, and friend.
