Review Quotes Praise for FIREBIRD: Winner of the 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Received the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award New Writer Honor An NPR Best Book of 2014 An Amazon Best Book of 2014 - Ages 6-8 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014 Essence Magazine Best Childrens Book of 2014 The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myerss best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. Misty encourages this young girls faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Book Synopsis 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.
Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Myers makes this an ideal read for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. About the Book In her debut picture book, American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland tells the inspiring story of a budding ballet star.
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