My Quiet Life in 8 Counts: A Story About a Girl Who Dances to Her Own Beat (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798288326127)

A true story of dancing beyond sound

Kendall was born with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. But in her world, rhythm is something you feel with your feet, your heart, and your whole being. From her first plié in pink ballet shoes to a spotlight performance that silenced the room, Kendall learns to move to a beat that isn't always heard-but always felt.

Told in eight lyrical chapters, this illustrated novel follows Kendall through dance classes, competitions, and quiet moments of doubt and joy. Along the way, she navigates new teachers, cochlear implants, improvised routines, and big dreams-all while discovering that dancing off beat can sometimes be the most powerful performance of all.

With warmth, grace, and humor, My Quiet Life in 8 Counts is a heartfelt celebration of identity, resilience, and the courage to move through the world on your own terms.