As the first female African American principal dancer at ABT, Misty Copeland has long recognized and embraced her responsibility to make sure the stories of the women who paved the way to make her a success are not forgotten. While certainly not an exhaustive list, this beautiful book is a celebration of twenty-seven dancers of color who have influenced misty on and off stage, in order to share their legacies with future generations. Misty Copeland author, illustrated by Salena Barnes.