Misty Copeland has broken many barriers in her life, but one thing remains consistent and that is her commitment to highlighting the need for representation in the world of dance. With her new children’s book, Bunheads published by Penguin Random House, Copeland further uses her platform to highlight the importance of young girls of color, especially Black girls, seeing themselves represented in art, theater, and the media while providing true examples of diversity. The lead character in the book, Misty, has never taken a ballet class before. She is inspired to dance after hearing the ballet story Coppelia and overcomes fear and doubt to pursue her dreams. Whether it’s being an ambassador for MindLeaps, a not-for-profit organization that specializes in bringing dance instruction to vulnerable populations, or partnering with brands that support initiatives that benefit the disenfranchised Copeland is very deliberate about using her platform to lift others who need their experiences magnified.
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