Ambitious
Monica McKayhan is one of my favorite young adult authors. In the new series Premiere High based in New York, Marisol is the memorable main character who has to balance a jealous bff, a dramatic teenage love and two very involved parents. Her father, Papa, stands behind her and urges her to follow her dreams of becoming a famous hip-hop dancer, but her mother, Mama, is a little more reluctant and wants her to follow traditional dance styles. Marisol decides to follow her own path, and from there her life takes a variety of twists and turns learning along the way that she can still accomplish her dreams, but it will take time and dedication as well as hard work and perseverance.