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Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina (Young Readers)
Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina (Young Readers) | Misty Copeland
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Determination meets dance in this middle grade adaptation of the New York Times bestselling memoir by the first African-American principal dancer in American Ballet Theatre history, Misty Copeland. As the first African-American principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has been breaking down all kinds of barriers in the world of dance. But when she first started dancing--at the late age of thirteen--no one would have guessed the shy, underprivileged girl would one day make history in her field. Her road to excellence was not easy--a chaotic home life, with several siblings and a single mother, was a stark contrast to the control and comfort she found on stage. And when her home life and incredible dance promise begin to clash, Misty had to learn to stand up for herself and navigate a complex relationship with her mother, while pursuing her ballet dreams. Life in Motion is a story for all the kids who dare to be different, dream bigger, and want to break stereotypes in whatever they do.
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catchingbooks
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bookish ballerina🦋

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Mary_Dehner
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Life In Motion by Misty Copeland with Brandy Cobert is YA Autobiographical Novel that tells the story of the life of American Ballet Theatres first ever African American principal dancer. The novel takes you through the unlikely success story of one of my biggest female role models. I originally got this book to start a book club at the dance studio I work at. It was a big success! So I recommend a lit circle for this text.

Mary_Dehner Here is a resources for lit circles great for this book... http://www.readwritethink.org/resources/resource-print.html?id=19 I would also utilize ESL strategy #28 for this text and UDL 3.1 #UCFLAE3414SU19 5y
DrSpalding Read write think is an excellent resource and same comments regarding your principles and strategies. 5y
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Blaire
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Misty Copeland was the first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet theatre. When she first started ballet no one thought this undersized and underprivileged 13 yo to become a prima ballerina. (Donating these items to a library auction basket featuring female athletes) #tinydancer #marchintothe70s

LeahBergen I would bid on this item. 😆😆 5y
gradcat I love Misty Copeland! 🥰 5y
Blaire @LeahBergen our book club puts together a basket every year for the library fundraiser. It‘s really fun! 5y
Blaire @gradcat she‘s amazing! 5y
Cinfhen What a fabulous idea from your bookclub 💞👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 5y
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cwarnier
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1. Favorite: Bob
Fave non fict. : Life in Motion
Fave fict: Uglies
2. After the Fall
3. 54, since I started tracking in June. 7 of which were audio books
4. Four books I just didnt feel the need to finish.
5. I think I am going to say 100 new to me books, and see what happens.
@IheartYA #2018wrapup

IheartYA Uglies is on my TBR. Thanks for playing! 5y
cwarnier I have read uglies, and pretties years ago. I re read uglies this fall and have started pretties. I will get specials and extras read, because I got Imposters for xmas. This series is out of my normal reading type. 5y
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cwarnier
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Here is to having a storm day,and not having school. We had 7 tornados touch down in southern MN last night.

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heidisreads
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I love the Young Readers editions of great adult #nonfiction. It‘s an opportunity to bring generations together for a conversation. #ReadingEmpowers #tdscampread18 #bookbento #memoir

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heidisreads
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My dining room table is my #ShelfieSunday location today! I‘ve been working on a #tdscampread18 project most of the afternoon. Can‘t wait for the event in August! #KindnessReads #BeInspiredBooks #ReadingEmpowers #AlwaysReading are the hashtags for the different groups of books! #JulyInBooks18

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TheKidUpstairs
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Nine ladies dancing

Dancers make for gorgeous covers! I can't quite tell my favourite image, either the tagged book or Bunheads!

#12DaysofChristmas @LibrarianRyan

LibrarianRyan Those are pretty. I like the cover of 6y
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