Jazz Age Josephine

A tribute to the life of the iconic jazz entertainer depicts her disadvantaged youth in a segregated America, her unique performance talents, and the irrepressible sense of style that helped her overcome racial barriers.

Main Author: Winter, Jonah, 1962-
Other Authors: Priceman, Marjorie (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers ; c2012.
Edition: 1st ed.
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Summary: A tribute to the life of the iconic jazz entertainer depicts her disadvantaged youth in a segregated America, her unique performance talents, and the irrepressible sense of style that helped her overcome racial barriers.
Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9781416961239 (hardcover)
1416961232 (hardcover)
Author Notes: Children's author and illustrator Jonah Winter was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1962. He has created many popular books, including works about baseball and biographies of famous individuals including Frida Kahlo, Roberto Clemente, and Barack Obama.

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