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Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
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Cover of Life In Motion
Author Misty Copeland, Charisse Jones
Country United States
Language English
Genre Memoir, Autobiography
Publisher Touchstone
Publication date
March 4th 2014
Media type Print (hardcover, paperback)
ISBN 978-1-47-673798-0

Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina is an exciting autobiography by famous ballerina Misty Copeland. She wrote it with Charisse Jones. The book was first published on March 4, 2014, by Aladdin.

In this book, Misty shares her amazing journey to become a top dancer. She talks about her early life and how she overcame challenges. Her story shows how she became the first African-American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.

About the Book

This book tells the inspiring story of Misty Copeland's life. It covers her childhood and her path to becoming a professional ballet dancer. She describes the hard work and dedication it took to reach her dreams.

A Story for Young Readers

A special version of Life in Motion was released for young readers. This edition came out on December 6, 2016. It makes Misty's story even more accessible for kids and teens.

Becoming a Bestseller

Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina became a very popular book. It earned a spot on The New York Times Best Seller list. This shows how many people were interested in Misty's incredible journey.

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