Misty Copeland: Principal Ballerina

Staley, Erin

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Enslow Publishers

Just the Series: Influential Lives

Annotation: Profiles the dancer with the famed American Ballet Theater, the first African-American woman to become one of the ABT's principal ballerinas.

Genre: [Biographies]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #140622

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Enslow Publishers

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 07/30/17

Pages: 128 pages

ISBN: 0-7660-8509-0

ISBN 13: 978-0-7660-8509-1

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2017003045

Dimensions: 24 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 (pages 123-124) and index.

Reading Level: 7.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

Misty Copeland is probably the most famous ballerina in the world. She didn't begin dancing until age thirteen, but she quickly surpassed all her peers to be declared a prodigy. Her hard work and talent have landed her the career of a lifetime. Through engaging text and quotes from the dancer, readers will learn about Copeland's life, hardships, and accomplishments. Full-color photos from throughout Copeland's life will give readers insight into the dancer's personal life and career. The glossary helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper exploration into the world of dance.

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