Book Descriptions
for Ella Fitzgerald by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney have created an energetic, enthusiastic picture book biography of singer Ella Fitzgerald. A clever arrangement has the text divided into four “tracks,” mimicking musical selections on a CD: “Hoofin in Harlem,” “Jammin’ at Yale,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” and “Carnegie Hall Scat.” Ella’s story is told by a cool cat—literarally—a feline named “Scat Cat Monroe.” His hip, lively delivery makes for an entertaining narrative, which is paired with the swirling, swaying scratchboard illustrations full of musical motion. An author’s note provides additional context for young readers’ understanding of Ella’s contribution to American music, while an illustrator’s note references several artists of the Harlem Renaissance whose works were an inspiration in creating the illustrations. A Videography and a Selected Discography will help children and adults alike find ways to experience Ella’s life and music in ways that can complement this vibrant volume. Winner, CCBC Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Discussion (Ages 6-10)
CCBC Choices 2003 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 2003. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
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!
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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