In this, her first book for children, she establishes a dialogue with.

Copeland, a soloist with American Ballet Theater, is a rara avis, an African-American ballerina. A dancer offers encouragement to those who dream of following her onto the stage. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Copeland’s adult memoir, Life in Motion (2014), has become a New York Times best-seller, so there will be built-in interest for her children’s book debut. by Misty Copeland illustrated by Christopher Myers RELEASE DATE: Sept. A young dancer aspires to be just like her idol, the famed 'Firebird' ballerina who worked hard to achieve her own dreams. An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality. Firebird is an inspiring story that echoes Misty Copelands rise in the American Ballet Theatre. Misty Copeland Reads 'Firebird' Bookmarks Netflix Jr. In an author’s note, Copeland comments on her discovery of ballet, her appreciation of the women who mentored her, and her hope of empowering others to feel that they can achieve their goals. On her first day of class Misty is absolutely captivated by the narrative of the story and entranced by the dance. seemed on the verge of promotion in 2012 after a breakthrough performance in the title role of Stravinsky’s The Firebird, but she.

Combining painted, printed, and photographed elements, these collages make fine use of color and texture. In her first picture book since the best-selling and award-winning Firebird, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young Misty discovering her love for dance through the ballet of Coppélia. Misty Copeland and James Whiteside in Swan Lake. Myers contributes a series of dynamic illustrations.

Throughout the poetic text, she offers encouragement and inspiration to the aspiring ballerina. Keenly aware of her shortcomings as a dancer, the girl admires Copeland, saying, “you are the sky and clouds and air / your feet are swift as sunlight,” while describing herself in these words: “Me? I’m gray as rain / heavy as naptime, low as a storm pressing on rooftops.” Copeland answers by looking back to her own beginnings as a girl learning her craft during countless hard, sweaty hours of practice. This vibrant picture book creates a conversation between two African American dancers, a girl who aspires to become a ballerina and American Ballet Theatre soloist Misty Copeland.

Misty copeland as the firebird