Firebird
Autor Misty Copeland Ilustrat de Christopher Myersen Limba Engleză Hardback – 4 sep 2014 – vârsta până la 8 ani
Cum îi explicăm unui copil că drumul către excelență nu este pavat doar cu talent, ci și cu momente de îndoială? În Firebird, prima sa incursiune în literatura ilustrată, Misty Copeland oferă un răspuns cald și onest acestei întrebări. Ne-a atras atenția modul în care autoarea nu se prezintă doar ca un simbol al succesului, ci alege să poarte un dialog cu o fetiță imaginară — o reprezentantă a oricărui copil a cărui încredere este fragilă. Cartea funcționează ca o punte între aspirație și realitate, explicând că zborul spectaculos de pe scenă este rezultatul unei dedicări profunde. Textul liric este susținut vizual de ilustrațiile lui Christopher Myers, care pulsează de energie și culoare, reușind să captureze mișcarea baletului într-un mod aproape tactil. Dacă în lucrarea sa teoretică, Ballerina Body, Copeland se concentrează pe aspectele fizice și disciplină, iar în Grit explorează reziliența psihologică, în Firebird ea traduce aceste concepte complexe într-un limbaj vizual și poetic accesibil copiilor de 6-8 ani. Atmosfera amintește de biografia Misty Copeland: A Little Golden Book Biography, dar în timp ce acea lucrare urmărește faptele cronologice ale vieții sale, Firebird se concentrează pe mizele interioare și pe transferul de încredere de la mentor la discipol. Este o lectură despre metamorfoză, unde personajul învață că poate deveni, la rândul său, o Pasăre de Foc. Această carte în limba engleză nu este doar pentru micile balerine, ci pentru orice copil care are nevoie să audă că propriile visuri sunt valide și atingibile prin perseverență.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 0399166157
Pagini: 40
Ilustrații: full colour illustrations throughout
Dimensiuni: 261 x 286 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.47 kg
Editura: Penguin Young Readers Group
De ce să citești această carte
Recomandăm această carte părinților care doresc să cultive încrederea în sine și disciplina în rândul copiilor. Este o resursă excelentă de dezvoltare personală prin artă, oferind un model de succes autentic. Cititorul câștigă o perspectivă empatică asupra efortului din spatele performanței, totul într-un format vizual spectaculos care face din lectura de seară o experiență memorabilă.
Despre autor
Misty Copeland a intrat în istorie ca fiind prima femeie afro-americană numită prim-balerină la prestigiosul American Ballet Theatre. Cariera sa este un exemplu de reziliență, începând studiul baletului la vârsta neobișnuit de înaintată de 13 ani. Distinsă cu Leonore Annenberg Fellowship in the Arts, ea a devenit o voce influentă nu doar în dans, ci și în literatură, promovând diversitatea și incluziunea. Prin operele sale, de la memorii la cărți pentru copii, Copeland transformă experiența sa de pe scenă într-un mesaj universal despre puterea muncii și a determinării.
Recenzii
An NPR Best Book of 2014
An Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
An Amazon Best Book of 2014 -- Ages 6-8
"Essence Magazine "Best Children's Book of 2014
"The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers' artwork... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance."--"Kirkus Reviews," starred review
"Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers... Brava!"--"Shelf Awareness, " starred review
"An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality."--"Booklist"
"A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration." --"School Library Journal"
"[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers' extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers." --"BookPage"
"Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers' movements... a strong impact."--"Publishers Weekly"
""Firebird "celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message."--"Dance Spirit"
"World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers' strong illustrations."--"HuffPost Books"
"American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds."--"The Horn Book "
"Misty Copeland's first children's book is destined to become a staple in classrooms and libraries... Copeland's empowering words are matched by award-winning illustrator Christopher Myer's dazzling red and gold hues."--"Essence Magazine"
"Vivid and emotional. Copeland's writing and Myers' art draw you into a beautiful world, rich with color, texture and drama. For all budding young artists who maybe don't have role models they can relate to, this little book provides some inspiration."
--NPR Staff Picks, For Art Lovers, Kids' Books
Praise for "FIREBIRD: "
"The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers' artwork... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance."--"Kirkus Reviews", starred review
"An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality."--"Booklist"
"A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration." --"School Library Journal"
"[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers' extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the "Firebird" ballet and Copeland's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers." --"BookPage"
Praise for "FIREBIRD: "
"The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers' artwork... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance."--"Kirkus Reviews," starred review
"Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers... Brava!"--"Shelf Awareness, " starred review
"An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality."--"Booklist"
"A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration." --"School Library Journal"
"[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers' extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers." --"BookPage"
"Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers' movements... a strong impact."--"Publishers Weekly"
""Firebird "celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message."--"Dance Spirit"
"World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers' strong illustrations."--"HuffPost Books"
Praise for "FIREBIRD: "
Amazon Best Book of the Month, September 2014
"The language soars into dizzying heights of lyrical fancy... Myers' artwork... pulsate[s] with kinetic synergy... A starscape filled with visual drama and brilliance."--"Kirkus Reviews," starred review
"Ballet dancer Misty Copeland makes her children's book debut with this inspiring love letter to young people, containing breathtaking illustrations of airborne dancers by Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers... Brava!"--"Shelf Awareness, " starred review
"An inspirational picture book for children daunted by the gap between their dream and their reality."--"Booklist"
"A poetic dialogue between an aspiring young dancer and the American Ballet Theater's soloist comprises the text of this stunning picture book... which feature[s] full spreads bursting with color and excitement... A very successful collaboration." --"School Library Journal"
"[A] soaring debut picture book by American Ballet Theater star Misty Copeland... Myers' extraordinary artwork captures the mystique of the Firebird ballet and Copeland's indomitable spirit. This is a tale that will inspire all up-and-comers." --"BookPage"
"Scenes of an older dancer guiding a young student... reinforce the feeling that Copeland is speaking directly to readers... Myers paints portrait after portrait of Copeland dancing, placing the images against collages of colored paper whose curves, sunbursts, and radiating rays echo the rhythms of the dancers' movements... a strong impact."--"Publishers Weekly"
""Firebird "celebrates optimism--the mentality that you will succeed if you set your mind to it. And we think that's a pretty darn awesome message."--"Dance Spirit"
"World-renowned ballerina Copeland shows that the power and grace she displays on the stage translates to the page as well, paired with Myers' strong illustrations."--"HuffPost Books"
"American Ballet Theatre soloist Copeland is just as graceful with words as she is with her body... Myers's stunning collages layer strips of thickly painted paper to echo the wings of a firebird (Copeland's signature role), whether they are illustrating the stage curtains or a cloudy sky... This book encourages today's aspiring dancers of all colors and backgrounds."--"The Horn Book "
Descriere
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 aspriring ballerinas everywhere.
Notă biografică
Misty Copeland didn't take up ballet until age 13, but by age 17, she was a professional. She was appointed ABT soloist at age 24, their first African American soloist 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 unwavering belief in herself.
Christopher Myers is the award-winning author and illustrator of Caldecott Honoree Harlem and Coretta Scott King Honorees Black Cat and Horse. Myers has also won three Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors and a New York Times Best Illustrated Award."