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Misty Copeland On Broadening 'Beauty' And Being Black In Ballet

In her new children's book, <em>Firebird, </em>Misty Copeland encourages a young dancer to have faith in herself. &quot;You will soar, become a swan, a beauty, a firebird for sure,&quot; she writes. The tale is illustrated by Christopher Myers. (Art by Christopher Myers, courtesy of Penguin Young Readers Group)
In her new children's book, Firebird, Misty Copeland encourages a young dancer to have faith in herself. "You will soar, become a swan, a beauty, a firebird for sure," she writes. The tale is illustrated by Christopher Myers. (Art by Christopher Myers, courtesy of Penguin Young Readers Group)

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