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About Misty Copeland

Misty Copeland is a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, and in 2015 she was the first Black woman to be promoted to the position in the company's 75-year history. She is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including Life In Motion, Ballerina Body, Black Ballerinas, The Wind At My Back, and the picture books Bunheads and Firebird. Setor Fiadzigbey was born and raised in Accra, Ghana. Since his childhood he has loved drawing and is grateful to be doing it professionally as a freelance artist now that he is all grown up. He loves stories--hearing, watching, reading, and creating them. He currently lives in Ghana with his lovely wife and daughter.

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