{"product_id":"she-persisted-ella-fitzgerald-9780593620878","title":"She Persisted: Ella Fitzgerald","description":"\u003cb\u003eInspired by the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this chapter book biography by award-winning and bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney, readers learn about the amazing life of Ella Fitzgerald--and how \u003ci\u003eshe persisted\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Davis Pinkney\u003c\/b\u003e (andreadavispinkney.com) is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books for children and young adults, and has been recognized by the Coretta Scott King Author Award committee with an honor for \u003ci\u003eLet It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters\u003c\/i\u003e and a medal for \u003ci\u003eHand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a four-time nominee for the NAACP Image Award. In addition to her work as an author, Ms. Pinkney is a publishing executive. She has been named one of the \"25 Most Influential Black Women in Business\" by \u003ci\u003eThe Network Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and is among \u003ci\u003eChildren's Health\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's \"25 Most Influential People in Our Children's Lives.\" You can follow her on Twitter @AndreaDavisPink. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChelsea Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eShe Persisted in Science: Brilliant Women Who Made a Difference\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDon't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eIt's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired \u0026amp; Get Going!\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eStart Now!: You Can Make a Difference\u003c\/i\u003e; with Hillary Clinton, \u003ci\u003eGrandma's Gardens \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGutsy Women\u003c\/i\u003e; and, with Devi Sridhar, \u003ci\u003eGoverning Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?\u003c\/i\u003e She is also the Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, where she works on many initiatives, including those that help empower the next generation of leaders. She lives in New York City with her husband, Marc, their children and their dog, Soren. You can follow Chelsea Clinton on Twitter @ChelseaClinton or on Facebook at facebook.com\/chelseaclinton. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian Flint \u003c\/b\u003e(gillianflint.com) is an illustrator who has a passion for painting in watercolors. She has been drawing and creating characters for as long as she can remember. Her work has been published in the USA, the UK and Australia. In her spare time she enjoys reading and gardening at her home in the UK. You can follow her on Instagram @gillianflint_illustration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Boiger \u003c\/b\u003e(alexandraboiger.com) has illustrated nearly twenty picture books, including the She Persisted series by by Chelsea Clinton; the popular Tallulah series by Marilyn Singer; and the Max and Marla books, which she also wrote. Originally from Munich, Germany, she now lives outside of San Francisco, California, with her husband, Andrea; daughter, Vanessa; and two cats, Luiso and Winter. You can follow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandra_boiger.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Philomel Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50626699002130,"sku":"9780593620878","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_15ae9bb2-9af6-43fe-9dfd-cb380b827066.jpg?v=1758091995","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/she-persisted-ella-fitzgerald-9780593620878","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}