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tangiblereads's review against another edition
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5.0
Firebird is a beautiful book with a great story about being able to achieve your dream in the arts. I am glad little black/brown girls have a role model to champion behind. Although I will say the stage performance image of Misty in the back of the book looks like a white woman. I’d rather a legit photo of this beautiful brown woman was used.
drbatfcc's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful, inspiring, award-winning book about a barrier-breaking ballerina.
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully illustrated book with a very real message. Misty Copeland was drawn in to be a ballerina, feeling destined for the dance, but grew up without seeing any images of girls like her in ballet books. She is now fixing that for all African American girls who aspire to ballet.
In this book, a young girl speaks to Misty, telling her of how far apart they are in skill, and how hopeless it seems, and Misty responds that hard work will bring them together, and let the next generations of girls know that it is possible.
A must-have for any public library, and the exact perfect choice for any aspiring dancer, regardless of race, but especially important BECAUSE of race.
In this book, a young girl speaks to Misty, telling her of how far apart they are in skill, and how hopeless it seems, and Misty responds that hard work will bring them together, and let the next generations of girls know that it is possible.
A must-have for any public library, and the exact perfect choice for any aspiring dancer, regardless of race, but especially important BECAUSE of race.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Since when do books about dancing make me so emotional?? I don't even dance! But, I gotta say that this book has an amazing message accompanied by amazing illustrations.
This story is about a young girl who's questioning her abilities and confidence--something I'm sure we can all relate to, at some point or another. Both the story and the illustrations encourage the reader to not only continue reading the book, but to keep moving forward.
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This story is about a young girl who's questioning her abilities and confidence--something I'm sure we can all relate to, at some point or another. Both the story and the illustrations encourage the reader to not only continue reading the book, but to keep moving forward.
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kristenremenar's review against another edition
4.0
A little girl sees ballet soloist Misty Copeland and thinks “the space between you and me/ is longer than forever”. Misty lets the girl know that with hard work and dedication “we’ll make the night sky our starry curtain/ the moon our silver spotlight/ as we spin across the planets/ pirouetting tightly as the curls on our heads”. Misty Copeland is the second African American soloist in the history of the American Ballet Theater, and her uplifting poem-story is perfectly enhanced by Christopher Myers’ gorgeous art.
Such a gorgeous book. Those who love ballet will gobble it up, and art teachers - use this as a mentor book.
Such a gorgeous book. Those who love ballet will gobble it up, and art teachers - use this as a mentor book.
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=6020
This text is powerful on two levels. First, Misty Copeland’s open letter to young girls who want to become a ballet dancer and may not see herself reflected in the dancers that they see on stage is so powerful. The power behind it is that Misty might as well be speaking to herself. Second, Christopher Myers’s illustrations bring the dance to life. As the two dancers dance, the illustrations seem to bring them to life.
This text is powerful on two levels. First, Misty Copeland’s open letter to young girls who want to become a ballet dancer and may not see herself reflected in the dancers that they see on stage is so powerful. The power behind it is that Misty might as well be speaking to herself. Second, Christopher Myers’s illustrations bring the dance to life. As the two dancers dance, the illustrations seem to bring them to life.
dude_watchin_with_the_brontes's review against another edition
5.0
Firebird encourages children who don't see themselves in the path they want to take, or who think they don't have what it takes, to keep going, work hard, and follow their dreams.
The artwork is breathtaking.
The artwork is breathtaking.
swaggy_maggie44's review against another edition
5.0
This was a lyrical portrayal of an inspirational figure that would be great for young girls to read.