Misty Copeland: Ballet Star: I Can Read Level 1

by Sarah Howden, Nick Craine (Illustrations)

Attending a breathtaking performance of The Nutcracker, young Ruby and her sister, Jasmine, learn the story of the American Ballet Theatre’s first African American principal dancer, Misty Copeland. 40,000 first printing. Original. Illustrations.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 21, 2020

About the author

Sarah Howden is a children's book author and editor best known for her 5-Minute Stories for Fearless Girls collection. She lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter.

Reviews

[Ellie Speed]

My takeaway from this book was a renewed sense of possibility and perseverance. Misty’s journey, overcoming both personal and societal challenges, was inspiring, showing how passion and determination can break barriers. The story also made me reflect on the importance of representation and how Misty’s success opens doors for future generations of dancers, especially young Black girls, to see themselves in positions of greatness.

[Ashley Malinowski]

My daughter who take ballet loved this book!

[Alexis Verzal]

I’m sorry guys. I forgot to rate this book on the 16th me and my dad finished it on the 16th. I’m sorry, but it was really good.

[sanaya]

this one was fun to read aloud and it really seemed to resonate with both the kids and the adults in my program!

[KaitandMaddie]

We prefer them without the framing stories.