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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April 4, 2023 -
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- ISBN: 9780593620892
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- ISBN: 9780593620892
- File size: 12922 KB
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- English
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- Lexile® Measure: 970
- Text Difficulty: 5-7
Formats
- Kindle Book
- OverDrive Read
- EPUB ebook
Languages
- English
Levels
- Lexile® Measure:970
- Text Difficulty:5-7
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