Breaking barriers -- Moving on up -- Firebird -- More on the horizon.
Summary:
In 2015, Misty Copeland was the first African American to be named principal ballerina of the American Ballet Theatre. She has danced all over the country, on Broadway, and on television, but she had to break many barriers to do it, including racism and poverty. Readers will appreciate Copeland's struggles and will learn about her dedication to promoting diversity in ballet.
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