| ISBN |
9781534409743 (paperback) |
| Name |
Calkhoven, Laurie author. |
| Title |
You should meet Misty Copeland / by Laurie Calkhoven ; illustrated by Monique Dong. |
| Edition |
Simon Spotlight edition. |
| Published |
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2017. |
| ©2017 |
| Description |
48 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Summary |
Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland, the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater, in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet. Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America. On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history! |
| Target audience note |
Age 6-8. |
| Subjects |
Copeland, Misty -- Juvenile literature |
| Ballet dancers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Ballerinas -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| African American dancers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Beginner Readers (Elementary) |
| Genre |
Biographies |
| Beginner reader 3 (blue) |
| Other Names |
Dong, Monique illustrator |
| Series |
Ready-to-read. Level three, Megastar reader! |
| You should meet |
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