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. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers's best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.Author: Misty CopelandPublisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young ReadersPublished: 09/04/2014Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 10.56h x 11.38w x 0.41dISBN: 9780399166150Audience: Ages 4-8Award: Coretta Scott King Award - WinnerAward: Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Honor BookReview Citation(s): Booklist 07/01/2014 pg. 86Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2014School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 68Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2014 pg. 48Publishers Weekly 09/08/2014Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2014 pg. 63Essence 12/01/2014 pg. 71Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Superior,Well Above AverageShelf Awareness 09/12/2014About the AuthorMisty Copeland didn't take up ballet until age 13, but by age 17, she was a professional. She was appointed ABT soloist at age 24, their first African American soloist in two decades. Driven by her newfound passion for the art, which she discovered at her local Boys & Girls Club, Misty accomplished so much in such a short amount of time through good old-fashioned hard work, discipline and unwavering belief in herself. Christopher Myers is the award-winning author and illustrator of Caldecott Honoree Harlem and Coretta Scott King Honorees Black Cat and Horse. Myers has also won three Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors and a New York Times Best Illustrated Award.
