Instructions for Dancing

A 2021 Kids' Indie Next List SelectionA New York Times "10 YA Books to Add to Your Reading List This Summer" titleA Parade Best YA Book of 2021A TAYSHAS Reading List selectionA Good Morning America June pickA Junior Library Guild selection“A remarkable, irresistible love story that will linger long after readers turn the final page.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews“Yoon delivers a story of love’s unpredictability and the importance of perspective that unfolds with ease and heart.” —STARRED REVIEW, Publishers Weekly“A sweet, genuine love story sure to pull on the heartstrings.” —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal  “An endearing, affecting exploration of the journey of love. Everything Yoon touches turns to gold and this cinematic supernatural romance will be no exception.” —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist“Yoon delivers this captivating story of first love with beautiful prose, clever dialogue that swings between laugh-out-loud funny and wildly insightful, clear respect for the complexity and nuance of her teen characters’ perspectives and emotions — and just enough magic to make it all truly unforgettable.” —STARRED REVIEW, BookPage  “The real power of the story is that Yoon’s exploration of love isn’t confined to romance, and deals with platonic and familial love as well. . . . Evie’s, and Yoon’s, musings on life and love will be appreciated by YA readers of all ages.” —New York Times“This bittersweet YA romance weighs the joy and whimsy of love against the inevitability of heartache.” —Shelf Awareness“No one can spark more joy with her writing than Nicola Yoon. Instructions for Dancing is poignant, heartbreaking at times, but woven throughout is hope, light, and love. Yoon has written yet another book that will live rent free in my heart.” —Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties“Yoon's latest tackles the magic of first loves with unexpected gut punches tied together with meaningful storytelling.” —Buzzfeed“Another stunning YA romance.” —PopSugar"If you want a story to make you laugh and cry (and maybe even try to tango), Instructions for Dancing has just the touch of magic you’re looking for." —Apple Books