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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
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In this instant New York Times bestseller, Misty Copeland makes history as the only African American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina. When she discovered ballet, Misty was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for...
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Language
English
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"A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of Heartbreaker and Tiny Pretty Things. Ballet is Aisha's life. So when she's denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesn't "look" the part, she knows something has to change-the constant discrimination is harming her mental...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and '40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African-American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, this is the story in rhyme of her artistic career.
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Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
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Misty Copeland is the first Black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre. Before she made history and became a symbol of change in the world of ballet, she was a determined girl who loved watching gymnastics and dancing on the drill team. She worked hard and overcame many obstacles to fulfill her dream of becoming a great ballerina. This book helps kids explore how Misty went from being a shy young girl growing up in California to...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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As the first African American woman to become a principal dancer for a major ballet company, Misty Copeland has broken barriers in the world of dance. Biography fans will learn about Copeland's rise from challenging circumstances to premier ballerina, including her childhood, her early dance lessons, and difficulties she overcame. Fast facts and intriguing sidebars teach students about Misty Copeland's influences, her perseverance, and the ways she...
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When Michael K. Williams died on September 6, 2021, he left behind a career as one of the most electrifying actors of his generation. From his star turn as Omar Little in The Wire to Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire to Emmy-nominated roles in HBO's The Night Of and Lovecraft Country, Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams...
8) Dances
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Language
English
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At twenty-two years old, Cece Cordell reaches the pinnacle of her career as a ballet dancer when she's promoted to principal at the New York City Ballet. She's instantly catapulted into celebrity, heralded for her "inspirational" role as the first Black ballerina in the famed company's history. Even as she celebrates the achievement of a lifelong dream, Cece remains haunted by the feeling that she doesn't belong. As she waits for some feeling of rightness...
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In the countdown to a national step-off, rivalries at Truth University run red hot. The Theta Nus are counting on new pledge Chance Harris to lead the team to victory. But he's too caught up in his own problems to focus. At odds with his father, caught up in romantic troubles, and targeted by a street gang for an unpaid debt, Chance must decide what is truly important and make the choices that will shape his life.
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English
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Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame outmoded ballet culture stereotypes and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation.
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Language
English
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Misty Copeland is probably the most famous ballerina in the world. She didn't begin dancing until age thirteen, but she quickly surpassed all her peers to be declared a prodigy. Her hard work and talent have landed her the career of a lifetime. Through engaging text and quotes from the dancer, readers will learn about Copeland's life, hardships, and accomplishments. Full-color photos from throughout Copeland's life will give readers insight into the...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 690L
Language
English
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Description
Ready to Fly is the true story of Sylvia Townsend, an African American girl who falls in love with ballet after seeing Swan Lake on TV. Although there aren't many ballet schools that will accept a girl like Sylvia in the 1950s, her local bookmobile provides another possibility. A librarian helps Sylvia find a book about ballet and the determined seven-year-old, with the help of her new books, starts teaching herself the basics of classical ballet....
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"From its modest beginnings in the 1960s in a Harlem church basement, to its meteoric rise to international fame, the Dance Theatre of Harlem ignited the world with one simple, still-revolutionary statement: All can do ballet. Into the 21st century, as the world, and the country, continue their historical struggles and triumphs, the story of this haven for dancers of all colors and backgrounds resonates more than ever. Here, for the first time, is...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Misty Copeland is the first African American woman to become a prima ballerina. She has spent her career supporting education, the arts, and equality for all. Discover her origins, how she became one of the best dancers in the world, and what's next for this talented ballet star!" --Page [4] of cover.
18) Misty Copeland
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Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Description
Discusses Misty Copeland's family, childhood, and early dancing years before she became a world famous ballerina.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
Misty Copeland became the first African-American female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, but how did she get there? This biography describes the defining moments that made up her childhood and adolescence with full-color illustrations throughout.
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