Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition

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Synopsis
Determination meets dance in this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestselling memoir by the first African-American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland.As the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has been breaking down all kinds of barriers in the world of dance. But when she first started dancing--at the late age of thirteen--no one would have guessed the shy, underprivileged girl would one day make history in her field. Her road to excellence was not easy--a chaotic home life, with several siblings and a single mother, was a stark contrast to the control and comfort she found on stage. And when her home life and incredible dance promise begin to clash, Misty had to learn to stand up for herself and navigate a complex relationship with her mother, while pursuing her ballet dreams. Life in Motion is a story for all the kids who dare to be different, dream bigger, and want to break stereotypes in whatever they do.
Copyright:
2016

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781481479813
Related ISBNs:
9781481479790, 9781481479806
Publisher:
Aladdin
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Aladdin
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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