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Carmen is back in this story about family, friendships, gymnastics, and confronting her fear of missing out.

Carmen loves her family, her friends at middle school, and her friends at gymnastics. Sometimes it feels like she is always missing something for gymnastics, like her cousin’s soccer games or an outing with her school friends. When her family decides to throw a fiesta for her abuela Carmen must decide if she can miss gymnastics for family. Will her choices impact her ability to make the Level 7 team?

Tough Choices is the fourth book in the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Optionals Series. This series is a continuation to the original Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series. The series moves in chronological order, but each book can stand alone. Tough Choices is written at a 7th grade reading level and appeals to 11–14-year-olds. All the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books depict strong diverse girls reaching their goals and promote grace and confidence for life.

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2024

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Melisa Torres

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Melisa grew up in San Jose, California where she trained at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club for ten years. Melisa moved through the competitive Junior Olympic levels of USA Gymnastics. She then went on to compete for Utah State University. At Utah State Melisa was part of a record breaking team who won Big West Championships in 1996 and 1998. Melisa was also a two time Academic All-American and team captain.

At Utah State Melisa got her BS in Psychology and a minor in Literature.

​Melisa stays involved in gymnastics by occasionally coaching (as a sub) at local gyms and choreographing floor routines. She also loves following elite and college gymnastics.

Melisa lives in Utah and is a single mother to two active boys. Their favorite things to do together are skiing, swimming, going to the library, and dancing in the kitchen.

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