Charlotte is currently a student at the School of American Ballet. Her history-making performance during the 2019 holiday season was covered by The New York Times, CBS News, Essence, GMA, and more. Charlotte was the first Black dancer to be cast as Marie–the young heroine of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker”–in New York City Ballet’s show. Charlotte’s story is one of hard work, inspiration, and the sweetness that comes from never giving up.Ĭharlotte Nebres is a twelve-year-old pre-professional ballet dancer. At only 11 years old, Charlotte’s groundbreaking performance was covered by major media outlets including the New York Times, GMA, Essence, CBS, BET, the New York Post, and many more.
In this spectacular debut full of fluid, dynamic illustrations, Charlotte provides readers with a multicultural tale of family, dance, and holiday cheer. With the help of her Trinidadian and Filipino families, encouragement from her sister, and a view of her mom and dad in the audience, Charlotte finds the strength to never give up. Dancing takes practice-hours of adjusting her arms and perfecting her jumps. So, when she gets the opportunity to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, she leaps at the chance. The only thing Charlotte loves as much as ballet is Christmas. This beautifully illustrated, reimagined, modern take on the holiday favorite weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.
Random House Children’s Books is thrilled to publish this Holiday season, CHARLOTTE AND THE NUTCRACKER (Random House Books for Young Readers | On-sale December 1, 2021| Ages 4-8) by Charlotte Nebres and illustrated by Alea Marley.
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