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Firebird ballerina Misty Copeland shows a young girl how to dance like the firebird

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In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl -- an every girl -- whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard wo...

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Main Author: Copeland, Misty
Other Authors: Myers, Christopher
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language:English
Published: 2014.
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Copeland, Misty > Juvenile fiction.
Ballet dancing > Juvenile fiction.
Self-confidence > Juvenile fiction.
Dance > Juvenile fiction.
African Americans > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl -- an every girl -- whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers's best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Format:Requires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Kobo app or compatible Kobo device (file size: N/A KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB).
ISBN:9780698171626
Author Notes:Misty Copeland didn't take up ballet until age 13, but by age 17, she was a professional. She was appointed ABT soloist at age 24, their first African American soloist in two decades. Driven by her newfound passion for the art, which she discovered at her local Boys & Girls Club, Misty accomplished so much in such a short amount of time through good old-fashioned hard work, discipline and unwavering belief in herself.

Christopher Myers is the award-winning author and illustrator of Caldecott Honoree Harlem and Coretta Scott King Honorees Black Cat and Horse. Myers has also won three Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors and a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.

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