You Lift Me Up

A Dirty Dancing Book

Illustrated by Hollie Mengert
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Share the love with somebody you'd never put in a corner.

Have the time of your life with this charming gift book. Original illustrations highlighting this classic film's most iconic scenes make this an ideal gift for the dance fanatic in your life.
Francesco Sedita is a writer and children’s book publisher. He’s created The Pathfinders Society graphic novel series and picture books like This Is the First Book I Will Read to You and Our Italian Christmas Eve. He also executive produced The Who Was Show? on Netflix. He’s currently at work on a novel. Find out more about him at francescosedita.com.

Hollie Mengert is an illustrator and character designer for animation. She loves any opportunity to help tell a story or create loveable characters.
When not diving into a new project she loves sewing, exploring nature, and relaxing with her husband and two derpy cats.
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Share the love with somebody you'd never put in a corner.

Have the time of your life with this charming gift book. Original illustrations highlighting this classic film's most iconic scenes make this an ideal gift for the dance fanatic in your life.

Author

Francesco Sedita is a writer and children’s book publisher. He’s created The Pathfinders Society graphic novel series and picture books like This Is the First Book I Will Read to You and Our Italian Christmas Eve. He also executive produced The Who Was Show? on Netflix. He’s currently at work on a novel. Find out more about him at francescosedita.com.

Hollie Mengert is an illustrator and character designer for animation. She loves any opportunity to help tell a story or create loveable characters.
When not diving into a new project she loves sewing, exploring nature, and relaxing with her husband and two derpy cats.

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