Téo's Tutu By Maryann Jacob Macias (Grades 1-3)

Chosen as one of Amazon’s Best Books of 2021 and named a 2023 Rainbow Book by the American Library Association, Teo’s Tutu tells the story of a boy’s first ballet class. Teo loves to dance whether itis the cumbia, or the bhangra, or ballet – and he loves the way dancing in a tutu makes him feel. When he has to decide what to wear to the big dance recital, Teo considers if being his authentic self will put him too much in the spotlight. This book is a celebration of gender-creativity, dance, and being true to yourself. Maryann Jacob Macias is a graduate of the City College of New York, CUNY, and the Solstice MFA Low-Residency Program at Pine Manor College. Her first picture book, Teo’s Tutu, is inspired by her Indian and Colombian heritage and her love for dance.