Synopsis
Firebird by Misty Copeland, Christopher Myers
In her debut picture book Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl - an every girl - whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honouree Christopher Myers' best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.Reviews
Praise for FIREBIRD:
An NPR Best Book of 2014 An Amazon Best Book of 2014 - Ages 6-8 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014 Essence Magazine Best Children's Book of 2014 The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers... Brava! --Shelf Awareness, starred review
An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality. --Booklist
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. --School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. --BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. --Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. --Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. --HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. --The Horn Book
Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues. --Essence Magazine
Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers
't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration.
Winner of the 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Received the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award New Writer Honor
-8 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy Myers artwork... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
Booklist
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland Myers extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland s indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. BookPage
Firebird celebrates optimism the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that s a pretty darn awesome message. Dance Spirit
-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
, whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky This book encourages today s aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. The Horn Book
Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers
't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration.
An NPR Best Book of 2014 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
Essence Magazine Best Children's Book of 2014
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. -- The Horn Book
Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues. -- Essence Magazine
Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers
't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration.
Essence Magazine Best Children
An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers'
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. -- The Horn Book
Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues. -- Essence Magazine Praise for FIREBIRD:
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. -- The Horn Book
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books Praise for FIREBIRD:
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review
An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality. -- Booklist
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. - Kirkus Reviews , starred review
An NPR Best Book of 2014 An Amazon Best Book of 2014 - Ages 6-8 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014 Essence Magazine Best Children's Book of 2014 The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers... Brava! --Shelf Awareness, starred review
An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality. --Booklist
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. --School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. --BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. --Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. --Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. --HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. --The Horn Book
Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues. --Essence Magazine
Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers
't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration.
Winner of the 2015 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Received the 2015 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award New Writer Honor
-8 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy Myers artwork... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
Booklist
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland Myers extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland s indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. BookPage
Firebird celebrates optimism the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that s a pretty darn awesome message. Dance Spirit
-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
, whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky This book encourages today s aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. The Horn Book
Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers
't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration.
An NPR Best Book of 2014 An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
Essence Magazine Best Children's Book of 2014
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. -- The Horn Book
Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues. -- Essence Magazine
Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers
't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration.
Essence Magazine Best Children
An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers'
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. -- The Horn Book
Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues. -- Essence Magazine Praise for FIREBIRD:
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books
American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds. -- The Horn Book
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
starred review
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers'
... a strong impact. -- Publishers Weekly
Firebird celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message. -- Dance Spirit
World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers
. -- HuffPost Books Praise for FIREBIRD:
The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review
An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality. -- Booklist
A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration. -- School Library Journal
[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers
's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers. -- BookPage
... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance. - Kirkus Reviews , starred review
About the Author
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Book Info
Format
Hardback
40 pages
Author
Misty Copeland, Christopher Myers
More books by Misty Copeland, Christopher Myers
Publisher
Putnam Juvenile an imprint of Penguin Putnam Inc
Publication date
3rd October 2014
ISBN
9780399166150
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