Footwork

Orgill and Jorisch…partner together here with a grace worthy of their subjects.
—Booklist (starred review)

A class act.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Engrossing…Jorisch’s digitally enhanced, mixed-media illustrations feature delicately inked line and a color palette evoking vintage costumery.
—Kirkus Reviews

The pleasantly written text and appealing, detailed ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations provide a charming glimpse into the world of vaudeville.
—School Library Journal

Roxane Orgill’s words and Stephane Jorisch’s illustrations make us feel Fred’s amazing energy for extending his art and his audience.
—Chicago Tribune

Wonderful…Beautifully colored, singular illustrations highlight the tale.
—Journal Inquirer

A wonderful introduction to Fred [Astaire], written in a neat, elegant style and with some very lovely illustrations.
—AlsoDances.net

Interesting and absorbing.
—Sunday Republican

[A] lively narrative…accompanied by whimsical ink-and-color illustrations…Beautiful!
—Faith & Family

Lively words and…illustrations…manage to get the Astaire magic right.
—Washington Post Book World

This beautifully written story will delight young people who have an interest in dance, theatre, and the movies.
—Looking Glass Review