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Ali and the Sea Stars
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Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker captures the magic and community of theater in her debut picture book, about a spirited girl in a wheelchair who stages a show for her hometown.
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Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker captures the magic and community of theatre in her debut picture book, about a spirited girl in a wheelchair who stages a show for her hometown. Based on the pivotal summer Ali performed in her first musical by the Jersey Shore!
Ali and the Sea Stars introduces Ali, who loves to dance, sing, and act. But she had never thought of putting on her own show until her neighbour asks, "Why wait?" Immediately energised, Ali gets to work.
There’s so much to do before showtime—choosing the right musical, auditions, rehearsal, costume and set design—but Ali can do anything with her family and friends. When a storm threatens to undo all their hard work, Ali must use her imagination and adapt so the show can go on!
The book includes an inspiring letter from Ali to readers on how she developed confidence while on-stage and how theatre encourages teamwork and creativity.
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Ali and the Sea Stars by Ali Stroker, co-authored with Stacy Davidowitz, receives praise for its energetic portrayal of young theatre enthusiasts. Publishers Weekly commends the sweet and heartfelt digital illustrations by Reid, capturing the spirit of a theatre kid. Booklist highlights the book as a charming celebration of performance and collaboration.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780063015715
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 June 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Gillian Reid
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 354g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Ali Stroker won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! She made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in Deaf West's acclaimed 2015 revival of Spring Awakening. She was featured on The Glee Project, had a guest role on Fox's Glee, and her other TV credits include: Only Murders in the Building, The Bold Type, Blue Bloods, Lethal Weapon, Instinct, Charmed, and Ten Days in the Valley. Ali starred in the Lifetime holiday film Christmas Ever After. She also recently cowrote a novel, The Chance to Fly, and has performed her solo concert at venues across the country. Her mission to improve the lives of others through the arts, disabled or not, is captured in her motto: "Turning Your Limitations into Your Opportunities." Visit her online at www.alistroker.com. Gillian Reid is an illustrator of books such as Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ness, a character designer of animated shows, and a professor of life drawing. It was so fun to bring Ali's life and energy, cheerful smile, and flowing hair to the character! Originally from the United Kingdom, Gillian now lives in Canada with her partner and two cats. Visit her at www.gillian-reid.com.
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