PBS NewsHour Extra - News Lesson: Misty Copeland’s children’s book works to eliminate stereotypes about ballet

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Misty Copeland, a well-known American ballet dancer, recently published the children’s book “Bunheads,” about a young girl’s first ballet class. She based characters off of friends and mentors who have encouraged her talent over the years.

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