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 fascinating!