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

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 soon 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.

This Ella Fitzgerald children's book includes:

• Core curriculum--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ella's life, and take a quick quiz to test their knowledge.
• Her lasting change--This Ella Fitzgerald biography explains her impact and how she changed the world for future generations.
• Short chapters--Brief chapters divide Ella's story into smaller sections that inspire new readers to keep reading.

How will Ella's persistence and incredible talent inspire the child in your life?

Author: Kathy Trusty
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Published: 12/28/2021
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Series: The Story of Biographies
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.18d
ISBN: 9781648762970
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
KATHY TRUSTY is an independent historian and a Black history educator. She has been conducting presentations, creating displays, and producing Black history programs for more than 20 years. In 2020, she published a Black history alphabet book for toddlers and preschoolers.