Misty Copeland Young Readers Edition LIFE IN MOTION - Hardcover Book

As the first female African American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland has been a constant game changer during her illustrius career.

But her road to excellence was not easy. In this young readers adaptation of her New York Times bestselling memoir, Misty reconts the first time she put her hand on a barre at the local Boys and Girls Clubs of America, going en pointe after just three months, and her incredible rise through the professional ranks while dealing with a challenging home life.

With wisdom, grace, and humor, Misty offers a glimpse into her journey and the life of professional ballerina. From the exhilaration of being center stage to the sacrifices she has made, and the struggles behind the sceneto fit into the tradional classical ballet world, Misty's story provides inspiration for future dancers who dare to be different, and the courage to be one of a kind.

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.