Daphne Definitely Doesn't Do Dances

by Tami Charles, Marcos Calo (Illustrator)

Overview

A few months into the school year, Annabelle Louis is starting to find her place at McManus Middle School. But Annabelle's therapist, Dr. Varma, still thinks there's room for improvement in Annabelle's social life, especially since Mom will be leaving soon for an overseas assignment. Knowing there's a school dance coming up, Dr. Varma challenges Annabelle to learn how to dance. What keeps Annabelle interested in the challenge are the hilarious videos she posts on her vlog, Daphne Doesn't, making fun of the various styles of dance she's learning. The videos are a hit, and as Daphne Doesn't goes viral around McManus Middle School and elsewhere, Annabelle's alter ego won't stay secret for long. Will Annabelle continue to live a double life, or can she find a way to combine her two identities into one?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496562975
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Daphne, Secret Vlogger
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tami Charles writes picture books, middle grade, young adult, and nonfiction. Her middle grade debut novel, LIKE VANESSA, was selected by the Junior Library Guild for its spring 2018 collection. The American Bookseller's Association also selected LIKE VANESSA for its Indies Introduce Kids List for 2018. Her picture book, FREEDOM SOUP, debuts with Candlewick Press in fall 2019. Tami had the honor of appearing on Good Morning America, where she featured a Thanksgiving version of this popular holiday soup. Tami is also the author of four more books forthcoming with Albert Whitman & Co, Candlewick, and Charlesbridge. Tami resides in New Jersey with her husband and son.

Spanish born Marcos Calo began his career working for various Spanish animation studios as a concept artist for CGI movies. During that time he also worked freelance doing illustration, commercial work, and occasionally comic books. Marcos usually works digitally, although he still likes to start his drawings on paper first. After wandering around different cities, he is finally settled in A Coruña, where his collection of comics and picture books is always growing.

Interviews

Author Tami Charles' middle grade debut, Like Vanessa (Charlesbridge, March 2018), has received plenty of early buzz including: 2017 SCBWI Book Launch Award, 2018 ABA Indies Introduce Selection, Spring 2018 Junior Library Guild Selection, endorsed by New York Times Bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia and multi-platinum recording artist and TV/film actress Vanessa Williams, and will be appearing at the ABA Winter Institute in 2018.; Written in a first-person perspective with a humorous, authentic, and relatable voice that will hook readers and have them rooting for Daphne throughout her adventures.; The series features a multiracial military family that has traveled and lived all over the world, speaks several different languages, and remains tightknit through it all.; Capitalizes on the popularity of YouTube stars among tweens and teens; Offers an inside look into the life of a fictional YouTube/vlog star, Daphne Doesn't.