Misty Copeland: A Little Golden Book Biography

Sherri L. Smith ∙ Illustrated by Tara Nicole Whitaker

Hardcover

Published on Jan 18, 2022 | 24 Pages

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Published on Jan 18, 2022 | 24 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 3
Ages 4–8

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black principal dancer! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers!

This Little Golden Book introduces ballet prodigy Misty Copeland to the youngest readers. The first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre—who didn’t start dancing until she was almost thirteen—continues to impress the world and pave the way for young Black girls to chase their dreams.

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ISBN 9780593380673 (Hardcover)
Published on Jan 18, 2022
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Dimensions 6-5/8 x 8
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

ISBN 9780593380680 (Ebook)
Published on Jan 18, 2022
Published by Golden Books
Pages 24
Age Range 4-8 years
Grade Preschool - 3

Sherri L. Smith

Sherri L. Smith is not a pilot, but she makes an excellent passenger (unless it’s a very small plane). She is the author of numerous acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books for young people, including Flygirl, the winner of the California Book Awards’ Gold Medal; The Blossom and the Firefly, the winner of the Golden Kite Award from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; Orleans; and Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen? She teaches creative writing at Hamline University. Born in Chicago, Sherri now lives in Los Angeles. Learn more at SherriLSmith.com and follow her on Twitter @Sherri_L_Smith.

Tara Nicole Whitaker

TARA NICOLE WHITAKER is an animator and illustrator. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, where she fell in love with children’s books from visits to the local library. Her education in art began early, from classes at Pratt in her youth, to more formal training at RISD and California Institute of the Arts. She also illustrated My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland.