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Firebird
- Narrated by: Misty Copeland
- Length: 6 mins
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Summary
In her debut 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 makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.
Critic reviews
- 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 Children’s Book of 2014
"The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy....Myers’ artwork...pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy....A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
"Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers....Brava!" (Shelf Awareness, starred review)