Firebird -- Misty Copeland, Hardcover

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 Copeland
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/04/2014
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.03lbs
Size: 10.56h x 11.38w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9780399166150
Audience: Ages 4-8
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Winner
Award: Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2014 pg. 86
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2014
School Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 68
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2014 pg. 48
Publishers Weekly 09/08/2014
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2014 pg. 63
Essence 12/01/2014 pg. 71
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2015 - Superior,Well Above Average
Shelf Awareness 09/12/2014

About the Author
Misty 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.