She Persisted: Ella Fitzgerald

About this book

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 Ellas 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 Fitzgeralds 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 dont miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series featuring so many more women who persisted!