By Lauren Gamble (author) , Markia Jenai (illustrator) Part of the It's Her Story series
"The inspiring story of the world’s first Black female superstar told in a graphic novel"
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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.
Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1921 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris.
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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.
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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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed It's Her Story: Josephine Baker and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
It's Her Story: Josephine Baker features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Graphic Novels & Comics, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Featured Books for 7+ readers
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It's Her Story: Josephine Baker was written by Lauren Gamble and published by Sunbird Books
It's Her Story: Josephine Baker has 48 pages
Yes it is part of It's Her Story series
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