{"product_id":"to-dance-the-moon-and-stars-a-graphic-novel","title":"To Dance the Moon and Stars (a Graphic Novel)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTasia M S \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance illustrator and animator based in South Africa. She attended The Animation School for 3D animation and is currently studying 2D animation at CG Spectrum. She's known for her portraits and illustrations of women's fashion. \n\u003ci\u003eTo Dance the Moon and Stars \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBarbara Perez Marquez \u003c\/b\u003ewas born and raised in the Dominican Republic, and now lives in the US. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and writes short stories and fiction. You can find her among the creators behind the Eisner-nominated graphic novel series \n\u003ci\u003eThe Cardboard Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the co-creator of \n\u003ci\u003eTo Dance the Moon and Stars\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Library of Memories.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t★ \"Each page of this luminous fantasy is alight with lush botanicals, glowing lanterns, and shimmering stars, transfixing the reader in magic and movement.... \n\u003cb\u003eFans of fairy tales and mythology will delight in this wondrous offering\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The characters' chemistry is the thing of fairytales, as they support one another learning to dance on their own paths in this \n\u003cb\u003edazzling\u003c\/b\u003e graphic novel!\" --Emily Erdos, critically acclaimed co-creator of \n\u003ci\u003eBlades of Furry\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With gorgeous painterly art and epic storytelling, Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez weave an \n\u003cb\u003eenchanting \u003c\/b\u003estory.\" --Deya Muniz, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eTo Dance the Moon and Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is an enchanting South Asian-inspired fantasy of romance, heartbreak and challenging tradition. Every page is so masterfully illustrated and written, \n\u003cb\u003eyou can't help but read it again as soon as you finish the last page\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Cozycroww, creator of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Blind Prince \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The artwork is \n\u003cb\u003elovely\u003c\/b\u003e, and the artist has created a fully realized kingdom with details that make poring over each panel \n\u003cb\u003ea delight\u003c\/b\u003e. This graphic novel is perfect for readers who enjoy romantasy.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn a kingdom where dance is forbidden, a future high priestess must bend the rules to stop an ancient evil from destroying everything and every\u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e she loves--including the crown prince--in this sweeping romantasy graphic novel. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An enchanting South Asian--inspired fantasy of romance, heartbreak, and challenging tradition. Every page is so masterfully illustrated and written, you can't help but read it again as soon as you finish the last page.\"--Cozycroww, creator of \u003ci\u003eThe Blind Prince\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEighteen-year-old Myra has spent her entire life training to succeed her grandmother as high priestess. But with her ascension rapidly approaching, she's worried about the path ahead. How can she become the herald of the god Alrun when he forbids the thing she loves most: dancing? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer people can't afford her self-doubt, though. A peace treaty is dependent on Myra receiving Alrun's wisdom, and the forces of darkness are seeping through the barrier between worlds. The only source of light Myra has is her childhood best friend, the crown prince. Without his support and . . . love, she may not be able to stop what's coming. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMyra must dig deep into her kingdom's forgotten history for answers, even if it means defying the law. 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