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Did You Know?
Misty Copeland writes books! She writes about her dance experiences of being a minority dancer, and even a book geared towards children. Some of her titles include: "Bunheads","Your Life in Motion", "Ballerina Body", and "Firebird".
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Awards
- Copeland received the "Leonore Annenberg Fellowship" in the arts in 2008
- She had the honor of being the "National Youth of the Year Ambassador" for the Boys and Girls Club of America in 2013
- In 2014 she was one of a few public figures selected by President Obama to be appointed to the "President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition"
- "Glamour" Magazine included her in their 2015 list of "Women of the Year"
- She won a "Shorty Award" in 2016 for "Best Dance in Social Media
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