Bunheads, ACT 2: The Dance of Courage

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, who boldly defies her father to marry for love instead of money.

The class is spellbound as Cat tells them the story, and their teacher agrees Don Quixote is the perfect next ballet for their class to perform.

The bunheads get right to work learning the ballet. Misty hopes to land the role of Cupid, and she knows the role of the strong-willed Kitri could only be played by Cat. But when Cat is injured and unable to perform, she weathers her disappointment with courage and a dose of girl power that would make Kitri proud.

Bunheads, Act 2: The Dance of Courage is an inspiring tale for anyone who's ever suffered a setback or had a dream deferred.

Setor Fiadzigbey returns to bring Misty Copeland's bunhead crew to vibrant life with illustrations that will enthrall.

Author: Misty Copeland
Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.70h x 9.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780399547683
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510734 / Bunheads


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2025
School Library Journal 10/01/2025 pg. 33

About the Author
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.