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Leap / Simina Popescu.

Popescu, Simina, (author,, artist.).

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A coming-of-age graphic novel following two dancers at a conservative performing arts school--exploring friendship, first love, and what it means to fall out of step with your own dreams. Ana has been studying contemporary dance since she was little, but her heart isn't in it anymore. Instead her focus is on Carina--a beautiful, ambitious ballerina whose fear of being outed keeps Ana in the closet and their fragile relationship from seeing the light of day. Risking her own career, Ana gives up more and more in order to fit into the shadows of Carina's life. Sara, on the other hand, is fielding whispers she may be the best dancer their school has produced in years. Much of that is thanks to her mentor and instructor, Marlena, who plucked Sara from the classical track and encouraged her to blossom as a contemporary dancer. Sara has always been in awe of Marlena, but recently, that admiration has sparked into something more, and Sara's not sure what to do about it. As junior year at their performing arts school begins, Ana and Sara are assigned as roommates. What starts off as a tentative friendship soon becomes a much-needed anchor.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250838308 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 1250838304 (paperback)
  • ISBN: 9781250838292 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1250838290 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 295 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Roaring Book Press, 2024.

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Subject: Ballet > Comic books, strips, etc. > Fiction.
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Genre: Lesbian comics.
Sports comics.
Coming-of-age comics.
Romance comics.
Graphic novels.

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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch 741.59498 P826L 2024 (Text) 33126027291610 New YA Graphic Novels Available -
Erlanger Branch 741.59498 P826L 2024 (Text) 33126027291628 New YA Graphic Novels Available -
Independence Branch 741.59498 P826L 2024 (Text) 33126027291602 New YA Graphic Novels Reshelving -
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  • School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2024 November

    Gr 8 Up—Two girls studying at a competitive dance school in Bucharest, Romania, navigate crushes, sexuality, and their relationship to dance. Ana, a student in the contemporary dance program, will drop anything to support her girlfriend of three years, classical dancer Carina. Frequently skipping classes to help Carina rehearse, Ana is frustrated that Carina makes her keep their relationship a secret for fear of the potential impact on her career. Ana is also anxious about her increasing burnout and lack of passion for dance, and is worried about what her future will hold if she quits. Sara, Ana's new roommate and a talented contemporary dancer, is grappling with an intense crush on their teacher, Marlena. Her friendship with Ana helps her explore queer spaces in Bucharest and reflect on her sexuality, and the two support one another when their respective relationships with Marlena and Carina complicate their studies. The artwork is drawn in muted pinks, blues, and grays, with an occasional scene in full color, and the characters have a range of skin tones and body types. Popescu highlights the cutthroat and often toxic environment of the dance school, and thoughtfully explores the tension between the characters' personal needs and their desire to be in relationships. VERDICT A sweet, queer coming-of-age story about listening to one's self and navigating the complex world of friendships and romance. Recommended for purchase.—Emily Yates

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