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She Persisted: Ella Fitzgerald

By: Andrea Davis Pinkney, Chelsea Clinton
Narrated by: Channie Waites, Chelsea Clinton
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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, listeners learn about the amazing life of Ella Fitzgerald--and how she persisted

Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton and a list of ways that listeners 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!

©2023 Andrea Davis Pinkney (P)2023 Listening Library

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