so-soName of Award (if applicable): Coretta Scott King
Purpose of Award (if applicable): To appreciate and honor African American culture and human rights
Illustrator (if applicable): Christopher Myers
Date of Publication: 2014
Genre: Fiction
The Kremlin Ballet performs Firebird
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pickI didn‘t know what I was getting myself in to when I opened this book. Such a phenomenal read that shook me to my core. From the short sentences without much structure to the captivating illustrations to the story that inspires generations - this book is everything anyone will ever need.
“There I am sweating at the barre I had a thousand leaps and falls”
pickThis book was an inspirational story about a ballerina and her idol. She starts off thinking they are nothing alike and that she will never reach her level of greatness but the dancer said that she was once like her. She said it takes hard work to be were she‘s at but they started in the same place
pick#AbbaInAugust Day 13: Misty Copeland is the unparalleled #DancingQueen, the first African American woman named principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre Company. Unlike other picturebook biographies that are filled with factual information, this is Misty‘s response to a dispirited young girl who seems to feel that her dreams are a universe away. My full review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-9Yl
Happy National Library week! Misty Copeland is the honorary chair this year and I‘m looking forward to reading her book, Firebird, this Wednesday during storytime. I‘m also looking forward to asking the kids what the library means to them. #nlw18 #librarylife
pickPoetic, inspiring picture book about a young dancer. Misty Copeland is a great subject for an encouraging, diverse book to motivate kids in reaching their goals.
pickThis inspiring F, Coretta Scott King award winning book tells the story of a young girl who is questioning her ability to accomplish the things that Misty Copeland has. Misty shows the young girl the importance of hard work and dedication. She can too become the Firebird. #ucflae3414f17
I need to thank my sister for letting me borrow this book. It is a wonderful book that talks about never giving up on your dreams. This RF has many ways to be included in the classroom that could help with teaching about going for your dreams and never giving up. This book won two awards: the Corretta award and the Ezra Jack Keats Honor book. #ucflae3414f17
pickThis fiction Ezra and Corretta Scott King award winner picture book is an amazing book. I will definitely use this book in my classroom and I chose it because I am a dancer and Misty Copeland is one of my idols! I would use this as an author study in my classroom. I will use an AS because I want my students to do research on Misty to see how amazing she is. After we read the book I will show my students her documentary https://youtu.be/BqZkfDEoQDI
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The winner of the 2015 Coretta Scott King award, Firebird 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 Copeland has reached. I think this book would be great for RT and it would give students a chance to see that they too, can accomplish their dreams
Tiny boy needs a present for his friend turning 6, who loves gymnastics and ballet. FIREBIRD. Done.
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Side note: beautiful illustrations 2y