Misty Copeland: Making a Difference as a Dancer

Kawa, Katie

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KidHaven Press

Just the Series: People Who Make a Difference

Series and Publisher: People Who Make a Difference

Annotation: Young people in dance classes around the world look up to Misty Copeland. She's changed the way people define who can be... more

Genre: [Biographies] [Performing arts]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #318201

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: KidHaven Press

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 01/15/22

Pages: 24 pages

ISBN: 1-534-53691-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-534-53691-3

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2020033341

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 and index.

Word Count: 1,679

Reading Level: 5.4

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 514426 / grade: Middle Grades

Guided Reading Level: O

Young people in dance classes around the world look up to Misty Copeland. She's changed the way people define who can be a successful ballerina, and she's become a vocal ambassador for healthy body image and strengthening support for African Americans in the world of ballet. Readers discover her engaging and empowering story through an age-appropriate narrative that encourages them to use their own unique talents to make a difference in the world. Quote boxes, full-color photographs, and graphic organizers add to this fun and fact-filled look at the life of one of the most famous dancers in the world.

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