Dance Lest We All Fall Down won a Silver Medal for Multicultural Literature in the 2008 Independent Book Awards. Reviews on Amazon.com have been universally favorable, constantly getting five-star ratings. Like Three Cups of Tea and Water for Elephants, the book is a potential best-seller.

A small sample of posted reviews:

“I started reading your book, and I can’t put it down. I read a lot, and there are few books that I put in this category. I have to say that it is hard to find a word to describe how I feel. It’s a mix of surrealism, sadness, excitement, hopefulness and determination.” – Roberval Oliveira (Cambridge, MA)

“I was so touched I had tears in my eyes when I finished. Read it; pass it on; check out their website. Keep the dance alive.” – Carol Flotlin (Seattle)

“Triumph of love over often heartbreaking circumstances is the central theme and dare I say lesson of the book…and what a timely lesson it is.” – Shanda Siler

“Once I picked it up I could not stop reading. Excellent.” – Stephanie Desa (New York)

“Willson writes with the sensitivity and language of a poet.” – Susan Partnow (Seattle)