Firebird, a magical glowing bird in the famous Russian ballet of the same name, is American Ballet Theatre's Misty Copeland's signature role, the one that made her famous. And the story of how she became Firebird is not only inspiring, but miraculous. Misty didn't take up ballet until age 13, but by age 17 she was a professional and was appointed ABT soloist at age 24, their first African American solist in two decades. Driven by her newfound passion for the art, which she discovered at her local Boys & Girls Club, Misty accomplished so much in such a short amount of time through good old-fashioned hard work, discipline and an unwavering belief in herself. In her debut picture book, Firebird, illustrated by the award-winning Christopher Myers, Misty tells the fictionalized story of a young girl (an every girl) whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty Copeland has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, vibrant and striking illustrations that are the hallmark of some of Christopher Myers' best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl's faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers's best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere.