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Ali loves to take her shoes off and go barefoot. No matter the season or even the setting, she feels most free without her shoes. With the support of her mom she discovers modern dance, her true calling, where she can be herself-barefoot and free! This inspiring story will encourage every child to find what makes them feel free. “Shoes Off, Mommy?” will be sure to warm your heart and wiggle your toes.

Author Alison Rose is a graduate of NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions and holds a M.A. in Dance Education and a BFA in Dance from California State University Long Beach. In New York City, Alison danced with Randy James Dance Works where she toured both nationally and internationally and fulfilled her dream to become a professional modern dancer. She currently teaches elementary dance for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Alison believes that dance is a natural form of human expression and that dance is for everyone! Illustrator Kathleen Vaslett-Carr has a BFA from Northern Arizona University. She has been working as an artist in the animation industry for more than 30 years storyboarding for shows such as Angelina Ballerina, My Little Pony, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and Dora The Explorer. Dance has always been an important part of her life using the power of movement through her illustrations.