LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Josephine Baker’s story is unique and inspiring and, as told in this short graphic novel, will more than capture the interest of young readers.
Born in St Louis, Missouri in 1906, Josephine was dancing professionally by the age of fifteen, her talent already clear to see. Unable to perform in America on her own terms because of her colour, she moved to Paris where she quickly became one of the most popular and highly paid performers in France, becoming a French citizen in 1937.
The book details her work for the Resistance during the war and how she returned to America afterwards to campaign for the civil rights movement, speaking alongside Dr Martin Luther King. It’s a story of huge determination, a lifetime fighting for rights and justice, while the illustrations and text also capture the glamour and joy Josephine Baker brought to the people who watched her perform.
An engaging tribute to an extraordinary woman who deserves to be known to and remembered by today’s young people.
Andrea Reece
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It's Her Story: Josephine Baker Synopsis
Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1921 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris.
She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie, a volunteer spy during World War II, and the mother of twelve adopted children from around the world.
Then, she returned to the States to dance for American audiences and bring her voice to the Civil Rights Movement.
This her story.
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9781503764910 |
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24th August 2022 |
| Author: |
Lauren Gamble |
| Illustrator: |
Markia Jenai |
| Publisher: |
Sunbird Books |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
48 pages |
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About Lauren Gamble
Lauren Gamble is a multimedia writer from Mobile, Alabama. She uses her voice to tell character-driven stories about Black female artists, and speaks through television, novels, and audio stories.
Her book It's Her Story: Josephine Baker is dedicated to her nieces Zoë and Milan, two little Black girls who now have the opportunity to obtain anything their hearts desire. You can keep up with Lauren on Instagram @lauren_wants
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Part of an extendable series featuring amazing, inspirational women in full colour, graphic novel format, which aims to bridge the gap between picture books and graphic novels to appeal to the 7 10 year age group.
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