Firebird

FirebirdIn 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

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.

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

Review Citations: 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