Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Copyright Date: 2017

Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 12/27/16

Illustrator: Dong, Monique,

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-481-47044-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-481-47044-5

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2016049026

Dimensions: 24 cm.

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

Language: English

Word Count: 2,881

Reading Level: 5.6

Interest Level: 1-4

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.6 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 192045 / grade: Lower Grades

Reading Counts!: reading level:5.5 / points:3.0 / quiz:Q73341

Lexile: 850L

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!

A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinating!