I Want to Dance in Pants is illustrated with lively drawings by Teresa Martinez as it explores young Ava’s aversion to dresses. The problem is that sometimes girls are required to wear dresses.

Ava’s mother loves all kinds of dresses. Can they locate one which is perfect for a girl who hates dresses, yet must go to a fancy celebration?

Many girls will relate to Ava’s predicament and its unexpected resolution in this thought-provoking, fun, surprising story of adaptation and growth.