The Maddie Diaries

A Memoir

By: Maddie Ziegler

Narrated by: Maddie Ziegler

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, the incredibly talented breakout star of Dance Moms and judge on So You Think You Can Dance brings her uplifting coming-of-age story about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life.

Maddie Ziegler knew one day she’d be a star—she just didn’t know how soon that day would come.

At just eight years old, she was cast on Lifetime’s hit reality show Dance Moms and quickly won the hearts of fans everywhere with her natural talent and determination. Soon, she was capturing attention from all over—including pop superstar Sia, who cast her as her dance double in the incredibly popular music video for her hit song “Chandelier.” The rest, as they say, was history.

In this inspirational memoir, Maddie explains the hard work she put into her rise to stardom and how she keeps her balance along the way—starring in music videos, going on tour, and becoming an actress in The Book of Henry with Naomi Watts and Jacob Tremblay. She also answers her fans’ burning questions with wise advice she’s learned on her journey. With honesty, charm, and humor, Maddie offers her unique perspective on making her way in the entertainment world as a young teenager, reflecting on the lessons she’s learned—and preparing for the exciting road ahead.

Maddie is an inspiration and wonderful role model🌼

I have watched dance moms since the beginning and Maddie was always my favorite. She has grown into such a smart, talented and sweet young lady. This book was very enjoyable and I would recommend it to everyone.

It showed all about her life and was great

I loved how she gave you tips on life she is so kind she told us all about her dance career

very good

it was a very good book with great advice and for maddie my respect for you went way high

Love it

I am a teen girl and live maddie z so much and love her kind words and helpful content, I also lived learning more about her

One of the best books I've read

Hi, I'm Pamela, I'm from Mexico but now I'm living in Paris, once I new that Maddie wrote I book I preordered here in Paris to have it, then I found that the audio book was read by Maddie, and I had to buy it as well. Honestly it's one of the best books that I'd read (listen) and it just amazed me that it was written by a 14 year old, even though I'm 23, I can totally relate to things that Maddie has lived and felt, 100% recommended!!