The Beat of Us
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Ongoing, First published Nov 13, 2024
"The Beat of Us"
Amelia's world is full of rhythm, dreams, and the unrelenting pulse of life in the Bronx. With her love for dance as her escape and her only way out, Amelia strives for something more than the blocks she's grown up on. But as her family struggles through financial hardship and her brother, Alex, spirals further into trouble, Amelia's journey becomes more complicated than she ever imagined.

When Alex gets caught up in a dangerous situation that could destroy everything, the family is forced to make a life-changing decision. With their hearts heavy and uncertain, they relocate to New Jersey temporarily, under the watchful eyes of Abuela and her husband, who come to their aid after Alex narrowly escapes legal trouble.

Despite the tension that looms over their new reality, Amelia holds onto her passion, determined to succeed in her upcoming dance competition and hold her family together. But as she faces a whirlwind of emotions, from the weight of her family's struggle to her desire to prove herself, Amelia must decide what kind of future she wants for herself-one that could lead her away from the only home she's ever known.

Dancing Through the Storm is a poignant story about family, dreams, and the resilience needed to overcome life's toughest challenges. As Amelia moves toward a future that is anything but certain, she learns that even through the storm, there is always a way forward-if you're brave enough to dance through it.
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