Misty Copeland by Laurie Calkhoven
Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland--the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater--in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people you should meet. Misty Copeland had always dreamed of becoming a dancer, but she had many obstacles to overcome before she could reach her dream. Although she was always challenged by the things that set her apart from other dancers, with a lot of hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, Misty has become one of the most well-known dancers in America. On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history A special section at the back of the book includes extras on subjects like history and math, plus a fun timeline filled with interesting trivia facts about dance. With the You Should Meet series, learning about historical figures has never been so fascinatingLaurie Calkhoven's works include George Washington: An American Life and Harriet Tubman: Leading the Path to Freedom. She currently resides in New York City. LaurieCalkhoven.com is her website.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781481470445 |
| ISBN 10 | 1481470442 |
| Title | Misty Copeland |
| Author | Laurie Calkhoven |
| Series | You Should Meet |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon Spotlight |
| Year published | 2016-12-27 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |