My Little Golden Book About...: Misty Copeland

Ages 2 to 5, Grades K And Under

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre’s first Black principal dancer! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!

This Little Golden Book introduces ballet prodigy Misty Copeland to the youngest readers. The first Black principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre—who didn’t start dancing until she was almost thirteen—continues to impress the world and pave the way for young Black girls to chase their dreams.

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Series Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS have been loved by children for more than 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Golden Books have helped millions of children develop a lifelong love of reading. Today, Little Golden Books feature beloved classics such as The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat, hot licenses, and new original stories—the classics of tomorrow, ready to be discovered between their sturdy cardboard covers and gold-foil spines.

About the Author

SHERRI L. SMITH is the award-winning author of eight young adult and middle-grade novels, children’s nonfiction, and comic books. Born in Chicago, she has lived on all three coasts (West, East, and Lake Michigan!). She currently lives in Los Angeles with the love of her life and a disreputable cat.

TARA NICOLE WHITAKER was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she fell in love with children’s books from visits to the local library. Her education in art began early, from classes at Pratt in her youth, to more formal training at RISD and California Institute of the Arts, earning her a BFA in Character Animation in 2002. Since graduating, she has worked for Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Fox Animation, PBS, CBS, Cartoon Network, Netflix, and most recently Disney.

TARA NICOLE WHITAKER was born in Brooklyn, New York, where she fell in love with children's books from visits to the local library. Her education in art began early, from classes at Pratt in her youth, to more formal training at RISD and California Institute of the Arts, earning her a BFA in Character Animation in 2002. Since graduating, she has worked for Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, Fox Animation, PBS, CBS, Cartoon Network, Netflix, and most recently Disney.