Girl on Pointe: Chloe's Guide to Taking on the World

by Chloe Lukasiak, Nancy Ohlin (Contribution by)

Overview

Chloe Lukasiak is a big believer that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues-but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things. From her status as fan favorite on the hit reality television show Dance Moms through her life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realizing your passions. This full-color, heavily designed book featuring never-before-seen photos, inspirational quotes, and Chloe's own doodles and poetry offers exclusive insight into Chloe's world as well as a message that will inspire all readers to be their very best selves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681197371
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	01/23/2018
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	225,284
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Chloe Lukasiak is a former cast member from the hit reality TV show Dance Moms, a teen social media star, dancer, actor, junior ambassador to the United Nations, and clothing designer. Her YouTube channel has more than 1.2 million subscribers, and she has over 5.4 million followers on Instagram, over 1.3 million fans on Facebook, and over 730,000 followers on Twitter. She is the star of the upcoming independent movie Loophole and has also acted in the Lifetime movie Center Stage as well as the film Cowgirl's Story. She lives with her parents and sister in Pennsylvania. Visit her website at www.chloe-lukasiak.com, her YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/33troijka, and her Instagram feed at www.instagram.com/chloelukasiak.

www.chloe-lukasiak.com/
Twitter: @ChloeLukasiak
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chloelukasiak
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/33troijka

Editorial Reviews

12/01/2017
Gr 6 Up—Lukasiak, of reality TV show Dance Moms and YouTube fame, writes about how to be strong, courageous, and compassionate in this memoir that doubles as a guide to growing up. Lukasiak is a likable, upbeat, and relatable writer who offers earnest, positive messages and advice on everything from body image to motivation to dealing with bullies. The book includes Lukasiak's poetry, short stories, doodles, and photos, plus inspirational quotes from famous people. While Lukasiak's backstory is noteworthy and she has faced some adversity, readers should keep in mind that she was just 15 years old when she wrote this text, and may not be the best resource for wisdom. For example, writing about her time on Dance Moms at a younger age, she says "I look back at that time, and part of me wishes that the 15-year-old me could tell the younger me everything I know now." Nonetheless, Lukasiak is an admirable and worthy role model, and her fans—the target audience—will eat this book up. VERDICT A breezy guide from a popular culture star that will be in high demand from the author's large tween and teen fan base.—Melissa Kazan, Horace Mann School, NY

School Library Journal

2017-10-10
With an assist from Ohlin, dancer-turned-reality star-turned-actress-turned-internet sensation Lukasiak offers advice for conquering bullying, overcoming shyness, following dreams, and growing up in the spotlight.Packaged in pastels, purples, eggshells, and generous photos, all chapters begin with motivational quotes from various sources, including philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, actor Michael J. Fox, singer Taylor Swift, and the author herself, among several others. Speaking in first person and in nonlinear fashion, Lukasiak begins the book declaring, "I had a different path ahead of me—a shiny, wonderful, yet-to-be-revealed path." Many readers will note that a white teenager pens this remark and wonder whether she fully comprehends its undertone of unearned privilege. The perpetually bullied and self-proclaimed shy dork delves into the hardships she has endured under the camera's lens and advises peers how to best take care of themselves. Personal anecdotes, listicles, short stories, memories, social media posts, and poetry are interjected generously, often breaking up the message in each chapter. Though the presentation emulates the storied distractibility of the book's audience, it is not idyllic for focusing on messages of betterment. A positive, informative account best suited for the author's more than 1 million YouTube subscribers and social media followers; others can give it a pass. (photographs, epilogue) (Memoir. 12-16)

Kirkus Reviews