First published 2018
Misty Copeland made history as the first African American woman to become principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Throughout her career, she kept journals to document her experiences and growth. Now she shares that practice with young people through this interactive guide. The book contains writing prompts designed to help readers explore their own lives and dreams. Copeland includes quizzes that encourage self reflection and motivational quotes drawn from her journey. The activities connect to moments from her bestselling memoir Life in Motion. Each page invites readers to examine their goals, challenges, and daily experiences through writing. Copeland shows how journaling helped her navigate the competitive dance world and break through barriers. Young readers can use the same tools to understand themselves better and build confidence in pursuing their passions.
Genres: african-american, self-help, biography-memoir
Vibes: intimate, motivational, thought-provoking
Tropes: breaking-barriers, overcoming-adversity
Setting: American Ballet Theatre
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
192 pages · Hardcover · Aladdin