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From American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes a non-fiction picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.

Determination meets dance in this memoir by the history-making ballerina

In this latest non-fiction title from the first female African-American American Ballet Theatre principal dancer and New York Times bestselling author of Black Ballerinas, Misty Copeland offers her advice to young readers based on letters from fans she's received over the years. From tackling new challenges, going outside of your comfort zone and what it's like to be the "other" in certain spaces, Misty shares her own experiences and insights on topics that cover areas of life on and off the dance floor.

The first in a series of picture books inspired by premier ballerina and author Misty Copeland's own early experiences in ballet.

A bestselling and prize-winning memoir by African American ballerina Misty Copeland, Life in Motion is the vividly told story of her journey to the world-class American Ballet Theatre?and delves into the harrowing family conflicts that nearly drove her away from ballet as a thirteen-year-old prodigy.Determination meets dance in this New York Times bestselling memoir by the history-making ballerina Misty Copeland, recounting the story of her journey to become the first African-American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, underprivileged, and anxious thirteen-year-old to become one of America's most groundbreaking dancers . A true prodigy, she was attempting in months roles that take most dancers years to master. But when Misty became caught between the control and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh realities of her own life, she had to choose to embrace both her identity and her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind. With an insider's passion, Misty opens a window into the life of an artist who lives life center stage, from behind the scenes at her first classes to her triumphant roles in some of the world's most iconic ballets. A sensational memoir as "sensitive" and "clear-eyed" (The Washington Post) as her dancing, Life in Motion is a story of passion, identity and grace for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.

The middle-grade adaptation of the best-selling Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina, by Misty Copeland.