JOHN ROBERT ALLMAN lives in New York City, where he works in marketing for television and theater. He is the author of B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet, Boys Dance!, and The Night Before the Nutcracker with American Ballet Theatre, in addition to A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z and B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z. He was born and raised in Texas, where he was often the only boy in dance class. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @Johnny_Allman. LUCIANO LOZANO is a Barcelona-based illustrator. His children's books include Diana Dances , Mayhem at the Museum , and The Sun Shines Everywhere . See more of Luciano's work at lucianolozano.com and follow him on Instagram at @ilustrista.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE is considered one of the greatest dance companies in the world. Revered as a national treasure since its founding in 1939, its mission is to create, present, preserve, and extend the great repertoire of classical dancing. Located in New York City, ABT tours the United States annually and has made more than 30 international tours to 45 countries. ABT's repertoire includes full-length classics from the nineteenth century, the finest works from the early twentieth century, and acclaimed contemporary masterpieces. In 2006, by an act of Congress, ABT became America's National Ballet Company®. Find out more at ABT.org and follow them on Instagram at @abtofficial and on Twitter at @ABTBallet.