Miriam Landis is a former professional ballerina with Miami City Ballet and an author of several novels, including the middle-grade book Lauren in the Limelight and the young adult novels Girl in Motion and Girl on Pointe, which reflect her experiences in the ballet world. She is also a Pacific Northwest Ballet School faculty member, where she shares her expertise with the next generation of dancers. When not writing or teaching, Landis enjoys life in the Seattle area with her husband and four children. Her work explores themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the emotional complexities of pursuing a career in the arts.
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