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Description
Twins Astrid and Apollo are excited to audition for the Number One Hmong Dance School. After learning the routine and practicing hard, the big day arrives but Apollo encounters a problem that threatens to derail their audition. Apollo must come up with a creative solution to save the day.
Quick Summary
Here's a sweet story about twin siblings who decide to take on a big challenge together. Astrid and Apollo, who are Hmong, decide to audition for an elite dance school, which means learning a whole new routine and practicing until they get it right. The book does a wonderful job showing how the twins support each other while also having their own distinct personalities, which makes their partnership feel real and relatable for kids. It's perfect for early readers who love dance or anyone who enjoys stories about working hard toward a goal and facing nerves along the way. Parents will appreciate that it celebrates Vietnamese-American culture without being heavy-handed, and there's just enough tension in the audition prep to keep things exciting without being scary. If your kid enjoyed books like "Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen" or other stories about kids tackling new skills, this one has that same satisfying mix of humor and heart.