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She Persisted: Ella Fitzgerald

By (author) Andrea Davis Pinkney, By (author) Chelsea Clinton, Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Illustrated by Gillian Flint

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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Ella Fitzgerald! 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. In this chapter book biography by award-winning and bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Ella Fitzgerald--and how she persisted.  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. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!

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Normally shipped | Available from overseas. Usually dispatched in 3 to 6 weeks
Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc
Published date | 4 Apr 2023
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 80
Dimensions | 202 x 143 x 11mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 193g
ISBN | 978-0-5936-2087-8
Readership Age |
BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / general


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