Author(s): Sherri L. Smith; Tara Nicole Whitaker (Illustrator)

Children's Books

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre's first Black principal dancer! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

This Little Golden Book introduces ballet prodigy Misty Copeland to the youngest readers. The first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre-who didn't start dancing until she was almost thirteen-continues to impress the world and pave the way for young Black girls to chase their dreams.

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