Bunheads, Misty Copeland
Bunheads, Misty Copeland
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Bunheads

Author: Misty Copeland

Narrator: Misty Copeland

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/29/2020

Synopsis

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

From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia--a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. 

Misty is so captivated by the tale and its heroine, Swanilda, she decides to audition for the role. But she's never danced ballet before; in fact, this is the very first day of her very first dance class!

Though Misty is excited, she's also nervous. But as she learns from her fellow bunheads, she makes wonderful friends who encourage her to do her very best. Misty's nerves quickly fall away, and with a little teamwork, the bunheads put on a show to remember. 

Bunheads is an inspiring tale for anyone looking for the courage to try something new.

About The Author

Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. The bestselling author of Life in Motion and Firebird, she is the recipient of the Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts and an inductee into the Boys and Girls Club Alumni Hall of Fame. In 2015, Misty was named to Time magazine's 100 list and was one of Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year." She lives in NYC.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on October 28, 2020

I am a HUGE Misty Copeland fan but I have to admit there were elements of this story that were a little perplexing to me...especially as I read it with my 6-year old daughter who takes ballet classes. As I understand it, the story takes place at Misty's first ballet class where she is able to unders......more

Goodreads review by Shaye on November 16, 2020

This sweet story is of a group of young dance girls who are told that they will be performing this ballet, Coppélia. This story is two-fold in that we first hear the telling of the story of Coppélia followed by witnessing the dance students prepare to audition for the parts they each want. They all......more

Goodreads review by Agnė on March 31, 2021

Bunheads is a picturebook memoir of a young Misty Copeland, a future principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, discovering her passion for dance and performing her first ballet, Coppélia. It’s nice to see everyone - teachers, parents, and peers - so friendly and supportive. However, the story lacks......more

Goodreads review by Jade on December 29, 2020

This is such a lovely book! Written by the amazingly talented prima ballerina Misty Copeland, and beautifully illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, Bunheads is the fictionalized story of Misty’s start as a ballerina. The story depicts Misty’s first lessons, how she falls in love with the story of Coppéli......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on May 20, 2020

I adore this for a few reasons. First, it's another Copeland story and I've enjoyed everything she's done so far (in her field and in writing about it to inspire others), the illustrations are delightfully magical and every bit as ballerina-esque as the artistic expression is. Plus, I have a soft sp......more

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Praise for Bunheads:

Instant Indie Bestseller!

★ “Few picture books feature skilled youth dancers and even fewer star a girl of color, but this beautifully does both while simultaneously conveying the joy dancing can bring.” —Booklist, starred review

★ “Celebrates the joy of dance with a biographical glimpse of the young Misty in her first ballet class, auditions, and preparation for a performance of Coppélia. A muted color palette in digitally painted art highlights the technique and diversity of the dancers . . . [as] the author follows her young self through the audition process for dance roles, her questioning thoughts about her own talent, working with other dancers, and the sheer thrill of performance. . . This title is the perfect biographical addition for young readers interested in dance and the arts.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“The magical tale of a gutsy young ballerina, drawn from the barrier-breaking dancer’s own life.” —People

“The sense of movement, perspective, and depth [illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey] brings to Bunheads is like nothing I've ever seen. . . And you don't have to be a dance fanatic to enjoy it; while the vast majority of the action takes place in the studio or onstage, any child who has ever had a dream or felt passionate about something will find themselves in the book's pages. And frankly, even if a kid has never heard of a plié or seen the inside of a ballet class, the sheer joy on every illustration of Misty's face will probably have them pas de bourrée-ing around the house to see what all the fuss is about.” —NPR.com

“A gorgeous, inclusive tale . . [that] will inspire the next generation of dancers.” —Shondaland.com

“Bunheads features two young female dancers and friends . . . [and] while films and television sensationalize the ballet world as cutthroat with trash-talking ballerinas, Copeland depicts a much different environment where the characters champion one another.” —Parade

“In Bunheads, ballerina Misty Copeland tells the story of how she fell in love with dance.” —TIME for Kids

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