Publisher: Enslow Publishers

Copyright Date: 2017

Edition Date: 2017 Release Date: 01/01/17

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: 0-7660-8179-6

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-8179-6

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2016020287

Dimensions: 23 cm.

Subject Heading:
Copeland, Misty. Juvenile literature.
Copeland, Misty.
Ballet dancers. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American dancers. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Ballet dancers.
African American dancers.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

Word Count: 1,500

Reading Level: 5.4

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 189001 / grade: Middle Grades

Reading Counts!: reading level:5.4 / points:3.0 / quiz:Q72423

In 2015, Misty Copeland was named principal ballerina of the American Ballet Theatre, the first African American to earn the title in the ballet company's history. She has danced all over the country, on Broadway, and on television, but she had to break many barriers to do it, including racism and poverty. Through simple text and vivid photographs, readers will appreciate Copeland's struggles and will learn about her dedication to promoting diversity in ballet. A Words to Know section helps readers with new vocabulary, and quotations by Copeland shed light on this talented woman.