BFF Breakup

Academy of Dance

by Margaret Gurevich, Claire Almon (Illustrator)

When Gabriela joined Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance, she hit it off with Brie right away. Even though Gabby is a jazz dancer and Brie loves hip-hop, the two became best friends. But when Ms. Marianne announces a solo slot at the next dance competition, Gabby's friendship with Brie is put to the test. Can these BFFs survive going head-to-head?

Paperback

Published November 1, 2018

About the author

Margaret Gurevich's award-winning Chloe by Design series was billed as a “Project Runway for Teens,” and received praise from School Library Journal, VOYA, Booklist, and Kirkus. She is also the author of books in Penguin Workshop’s Who Was series. Her middle grade novel, Ain’t It Funny (Penguin Workshop, October 2024), has been named a PJ Our Way pick. Her new novel, Yasha’s Amazin’ Bar Mitzvah (Penguin Workshop March 2026), received positive reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and Publishers Weekly. When not writing, Margaret enjoys hiking, spending time with her family and cat, reading, and streaming too many shows.

Reviews

[Paige]

Two best friends have been dancing together, but then they compete for the one solo spot and things change.