Whether you’re a fan of the show Dancing with the Stars, or have never seen an episode, this book is a must read.
I'll Never Change My Name is a story of immigration, family, and a desire to follow a dream. Valentin Chmerkovskiy, world championship-winning and beloved Dancing with the Stars ballroom dancer, looks back at his childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, and his Jewish family’s immigration to the United States—including what it was like to grow up as a stranger desperate to fit into a different culture and how he worked to become a premiere dancer.
Val has a special place in his heart for libraries. We were honored to have Val in the video studio, recording a special greeting to librarians, which we'll show at our book buzz at ALA Midwinter on Saturday, February 10th at 8:30AM. Click here to RSVP for the buzz.
More great news: the egalley for I'll Never Change My Name is now available on Edelweiss. Click here to download the egalley. Please do check this out. This is an unforgettable story and we’re excited to share it with you and your patrons.
-Virginia