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Ella Fitzgerald Cover Image Book

Ella Fitzgerald / written by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint ; introduction by Chelsea Clinton.

She persisted. (other title)
Pinkney, Andrea Davis, (author.). Flint, Gillian, (illustrator.). Clinton, Chelsea, (writer of introduction.).

Summary:

"Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella Fitzgerald struggled as a child, especially during the Great Depression. But after winning over the audience with her singing at an Amateur Night at the Apollo, Ella's career began, and she eventually went on to become a world-renowned singer known as the First Lady of Song. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Ella Fitzgerald's footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum." -- Publisher marketing.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593620878
  • ISBN: 0593620879
  • ISBN: 9780593620885
  • ISBN: 0593620887
  • Physical Description: 55 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Philomel, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Title page.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographic references (pages 51-55).
Formatted Contents Note:
Twinkle child -- Shy girl standing tall -- Savoy superstar -- Stepping up to Scat's challenge -- Ella and Marilyn persist -- First lady of song -- How you can persist -- References.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-9.
970L Lexile

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Fitzgerald, Ella > Juvenile literature.
African American women jazz singers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women > Biography > Juvenile literature.
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Womyn.
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Biographies.

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