Bunheads, Act 2
The Dance of Courage
$36.63
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
14 October 2025
Summary
The Instant New York Times Bestselling Bunheads by Misty Copeland gets a second act.
Misty and her bunhead crew are back! And this time, they’re excited to learn the ballet Don Quixote—a wondrous tale about a brave knight searching for his Dulcinea, his one true love.
Misty’s best friend, Cat, loves this ballet most of all. She thinks Don Quixote’s quest to find love is romantic, but she also knows the story’s real hero is Kitri, the daughter of an innkeeper,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399547683 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399547681 |
| Author: | Misty Copeland, Setor Fiadzigbey |
| Publisher: | Nancy Paulsen Books |
| Imprint: | Nancy Paulsen Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 238mm x 275mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-8 |
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Critics Review
Praise for Bunheads, Act 2:
“In the second book of her “Bunheads” series, Bunheads, Act 2: The Dance of Courage, Copeland explores supportive friendships and kindness…The girls learn how courageous it is to be a supportive friend while watching someone else live their dream, even when you can’t… The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—Parents.com
“The prima ballerina’s new children’s book is a delightful read that teaches youngsters the importance of determination, compassion and friendship through dance”—Essence.com
“With her new children’s book, Bunheads Act 2: The Dance of Courage, the groundbreaking ballerina isn’t just telling stories about pliés and pirouettes. She’s spotlighting the friendships, communities, and cultures that make those stories matter.”—TheGriot.com
“It’s time for Misty’s class to learn a new ballet, and her friend Cat has her heart set on Don Quixote…Tragedy strikes when Cat and another dancer collide, resulting in a sprained ankle for Cat, their Dulcinea. Copeland shows a less-glamorous reality of dance training in her sequel to Bunheads (2020)…A supportive atmosphere permeates the proceedings, during which the dancers and their teacher lift one another up and offer help whenever needed. The illustrations, once again, are full of rich colors and movement, not to mention interesting uses of light and perspective. Another lovely portrait of life in the ballet studio and on stage.”—Booklist
Misty Copeland
Misty Copeland made history in 2015 when she was the first black woman to be promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre, one of the most prominent classical ballet companies in the world. She is the author of several NYT bestselling books, including the picture books Bunheads and Firebird.
Setor Fiadzigbey was born and raised in Accra, Ghana. As a child, he had an active imagination- often playing out stories visually in his mind. He is blessed to do this even more as an adult, helping to craft memorable stories as an artist and illustrator. Apart from picture books, he has also worked in visual development for animation, graphic novels, and other visual storytelling forms. He lives in Ghana with his family.
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