Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Misty Copeland, the African-American ballet dancer who rose from poverty and learned the art at the late age of 13, was named Jas the first black principal dancer of the American.

Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Myers makes this an ideal read for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. In her debut picture book, American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland tells the inspiring story of a budding ballet star. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honouree Christopher Myers' best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. In her debut picture book Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl - an every girl - whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached.

Various About the Author:īook Description Hardcover. Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers' movements. Reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers. BookPage Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. Myers' extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland's indomitable spirit. School Library Journal A soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland. which features full spreads bursting with color and excitement. Booklist A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book. A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance.Kirkus Reviews, starred review An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality. Praise for FIREBIRD: The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy.

Firebird by misty copeland