The Story of Misty Copeland

Written by Frank Berrios

Part of the The Story of series

A shy girl becomes a trailblazing ballerina, changing the world of dance.

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64 pages· 890L

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Bookroo's summary

Misty Copeland, once a shy girl from California, defied the odds to become the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. Her journey from drill team enthusiast to ballet icon is filled with challenges and triumphs. How did she overcome obstacles to inspire future generations? This captivating story invites young readers to explore Misty's dedication and the lasting impact she has made in the world of dance. Will her perseverance and positive outlook inspire you to chase your dreams?

From the publisher

Discover the life of Misty Copeland–a story about changing the world through dance, for kids ages 6 to 9 Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history and became a symbol of change in the world of ballet, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. She worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina. This book helps kids explore how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to a world-famous ballet dancer and a role model to many people. This Misty Copeland book for kids includes: Core curriculum–Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Misty’s life so far, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge. Her lasting change–This book explains Misty’s impact and how she changed the world of ballet for future generations. Short chapters–Brief chapters divide Misty’s story into smaller sections that inspire new readers to keep reading. How will Misty’s dedication and positive outlook inspire the child in your life?

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