A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers. Received the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award New Writer HonorĪn Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014Įssence Magazine Best Children's Book of 2014 "The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy.
Winner of the 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award 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. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Full color.īook Synopsis 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. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Myers makes this an ideal read for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.
About the Book In her debut picture book, American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland tells the inspiring story of a budding ballet star.
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