Publisher: Saddleback Publishing

Copyright Date: 2022

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 04/29/22

Pages: 45 pages

ISBN: 1-638-89002-1

ISBN 13: 978-1-638-89002-7

Dewey: 921

Dimensions: 21 cm.

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

Language: English

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Word Count: 2,370

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 7-12

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.0 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 514433 / grade: Upper Grades

Guided Reading Level: N

Themes: Biography, Ballet, Inspiration, Misty Copeland has faced many challenges in her life. From starting dance at a late age and not having a typical dancers body type to growing up with abuse and poverty, her journey to becoming the American Ballet Theatres first Black prima ballerina has not been easy. Driven by her passion for dance, Copeland continues inspire change in the world of ballet. Blue Delta Books, a Hi-Lo Books biography series, tell the stories of people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-color images on every page and tells the persons story from childhood throughout their life. These books are sure to inspire young teen readers. Each book is 48 pages long.