The Story of Misty Copeland

by Frank Berrios (Author)

Book Cover for The Story of Misty Copeland

   Book 36   
Pages: 64
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Discover the life of Misty Copeland―an inspirational story about changing the world through dance, for kids ages 6 to 9 years.

Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history as a ballerina, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. This book explores how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to a world-famous ballet dancer and a role model to many people.

Independent reading―This Misty Copeland biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Misty's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how Misty worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina.

How will Misty's dedication and positive outlook inspire you?


Story of Biographies Series—Summary and Book Order

Series: Story of Biographies
Reading level: 6+
Books in series: 50
Read in order? No
Next release: Jan 2025
Tags: non fiction  historical  culture  science & tech (STEM)  sport  adventure  sponsored 

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Books in series order

1.   The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg  (2020)
2.   The Story of Frida Kahlo  (2020)
3.   The Story of Abraham Lincoln  (2020)
4.   The Story of George Washington  (2020)
5.   The Story of Harriet Tubman  (2020)
6.   The Story of Alexander Hamilton  (2020)
7.   The Story of Jane Goodall  (2020)
8.   The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.  (2020)
9.   The Story of Albert Einstein  (2020)
10.   The Story of Barack Obama  (2020)
11.   The Story of the Wright Brothers  (2020)
12.   The Story of Neil Armstrong  (2020)
13.   The Story of Marie Curie  (2020)
14.   The Story of Helen Keller  (2020)
15.   The Story of Amelia Earhart  (2020)
16.   The Story of Malala Yousafzai  (2020)
17.   The Story of Simone Biles  (2020)
18.   The Story of Fred Rogers:  (2020)
19.   The Story of Benjamin Franklin  (2020)
20.   The Story of Gandhi  (2020)
21.   The Story of Thomas Jefferson  (2020)
22.   The Story of Jim Henson  (2021)
23.   The Story of John Lewis  (2021)
24.   The Story of Leonardo da Vinci  (2021)
25.   The Story of Anne Frank  (2021)
26.   The Story of Jackie Robinson  (2021)
27.   The Story of Michelle Obama  (2021)
28.   The Story of Joe Biden  (2021)
29.   The Story of Stan Lee  (2021)
30.   The Story of Nelson Mandela  (2021)
31.   The Story of Kamala Harris  (2021)
32.   The Story of Ruby Bridges  (2021)
33.   The Story of Princess Diana  (2021)
34.   The Story of Babe Ruth  (2021)
35.   The Story of Eliza Hamilton  (2021)
36.   The Story of Misty Copeland  (2021)
37.   The Story of Katherine Johnson  (2021)
38.   The Story of Ella Fitzgerald  (2021)
39.   The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda  (2022)
40.   The Story of Walt Disney  (2022)
41.   The Story of Selena Quintanilla  (2022)
42.   The Story of Henry Ford  (2022)
43.   The Story of Pablo Picasso  (2022)
44.   The Story of Maya Angelou  (2023)
45.   The Story of Sojourner Truth  (2023)
46.   The Story of Audrey Hepburn  (2024)
47.   The Story of Serena Williams  (2024)
48.   The Story of Taylor Swift  (2024)
49.   The Story of Betty White  (2024)
50.   The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer  (2025)