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The Story of Ella Fitzgerald: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

By Kathy Trusty

Biography, Music biography, Actors biography, Women biography, Music, Arts and entertainment

Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Summary

Discover the life of Ella Fitzgerald—a story about finding your voice for kids ages 6 to 9 Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the world of jazz music,… she was a playful girl who wanted to become a dancer. Her life changed when people started noticing her beautiful singing voice, and she was hired as a singer in a famous jazz band. Explore how Ella went from being a young girl growing up in New York to an award-winning artist who made musical history.Independent reading—This Ella Fitzgerald biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ella's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Find out how Ella's impact on music and culture is still felt today.How will Ella's persistence and incredible talent inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series - including famous figures like: Katherine Johnson, Simone Biles, Jackie Robinson, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama.

Title Details

ISBN 9781638072805
Publisher Sourcebooks
Copyright Date 2021
Book number 6602420
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The Story of Ella Fitzgerald: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

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