Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2018

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 01/15/18

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 1-538-32626-4

ISBN 13: 978-1-538-32626-8

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2017037329

Dimensions: 22 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

Word Count: 2,544

Reading Level: 6.4

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 6.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 194481 / grade: Middle Grades

Guided Reading Level: T

It isn't very often that late bloomers are called prodigies, but Misty Copeland is an extraordinary case. At the age of 13, she began her formal ballet training, which is considerably later than most children begin ballet. In 2015, Copeland was promoted from soloist to principal at American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's premiere ballet companies. She has written a memoir and a children's book, and starred in the screen adaptation of her memoir. She advocates for inclusivity in the classical ballet world and as well as body positivity for young women.