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Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance

Part of Amy Wu
Illustrated by Charlene Chua

About The Book

When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can’t wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.

Amy Wu loves to move. From wriggling to shimmying to toe-tapping, she just can’t keep still, not when there’s music all around her! So when Amy sees Chinese ribbon dancing for the first time, she has to try it out. Only, how can she throw the perfect dance party when she doesn’t have the perfect ribbon for her dance?

A special story from Mom may be just the thing to get Amy moving to the music again.

About The Author

Photograph (c) 2020 by Mai Urai

Kat Zhang loves traveling to places both real and fictional—the former have better souvenirs, but the latter allow for dragons, so it’s a tough choice. A writer of books for teens and children, she spends her free time scribbling poetry, taking photographs, and climbing atop things she shouldn’t. You can learn more about her at KatZhang.com.

About The Illustrator

Photograph by Charlene Chua

Charlene Chua (she/they) is the illustrator of multiple picture books, including Colorado Blue Spruce Award nominee Going Up!, the Amy Wu picture book series, and Stonewall Award winner Love, Violet. She is also the author-illustrator of Hug?. When they are not making art, they enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with their cats. Charlene lives with her husband (and cats!) in Hamilton, Ontario.

Why We Love It

“The art is just so joyous and warm in this book. Charlene Chua’s spreads just lift your spirits and really place you in Amy’s feelings. Kat also does such a great job of capturing childhood frustrations that any kid can relate to.”

—Deeba Z., Editor, on Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 30, 2023)
  • Length: 40 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665916738
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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