Skit-scat Raggedy Cat

Skit-scat Raggedy Cat
Author: Roxane Orgill
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763617334

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Follows the beloved American jazz singer's rise to fame, describing the difficult historical and cultural factors that she overcame.

Jazz Age Josephine

Jazz Age Josephine
Author: Jonah Winter
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2012-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442447109

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A picture book biography that will inspire readers to dance to their own beats! Singer, dancer, actress, and independent dame, Josephine Baker felt life was a performance. She lived by her own rules and helped to shake up the status quo with wild costumes and a you-can’t-tell-me-no attitude that made her famous. She even had a pet leopard in Paris! From bestselling children’s biographer Jonah Winter and two-time Caldecott Honoree Marjorie Priceman comes a story of a woman the stage could barely contain. Rising from a poor, segregated upbringing, Josephine Baker was able to break through racial barriers with her own sense of flair and astonishing dance abilities. She was a pillar of steel with a heart of gold—all wrapped up in feathers, sequins, and an infectious rhythm.

Footwork

Footwork
Author: Roxane Orgill
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763621218

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Capturing the grace and beauty of the two biggest names in dance history, this fascinating glimpse into the lives of siblings Fred and Adele Astaire traces their extraordinary journey to success on Broadway and in Hollywood.

Mister and Lady Day

Mister and Lady Day
Author: Amy Novesky
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1328694453

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Billie Holiday—also known as Lady Day—had fame, style, a stellar voice, big gardenias in her hair, and lots of dogs. She had a coat-pocket poodle, a beagle, Chihuahuas, a Great Dane, and more, but her favorite was a boxer named Mister. Mister was always there to bolster her courage through good times and bad, even before her legendary appearance at New York’s Carnegie Hall. Newton’s stylish illustrations keep the simply told story focused on the loving bond between Billie Holiday and her treasured boxer. An author’s note deals more directly with the singer’s troubled life, and includes a little-known photo of Mister and Lady Day!

If I Only Had a Horn

If I Only Had a Horn
Author: Roxane Orgill
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1997
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780618250769

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Orgill's vivid words and Jenkins's dramatic pictures combine to tell the story of a boy who grew up to be a giant of jazz--the legendary and beloved Louis Armstrong.

Play, Louis, Play!

Play, Louis, Play!
Author: Muriel Harris Weinstein
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 159990375X

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Presents the early life of the famous African American cornet player, describing his humble beginnings on the streets of New Orleans to his emergence as a legend among the biggest jazz clubs of the city.

Jazz Day

Jazz Day
Author: Roxane Orgill
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763669547

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A collection of poems recounts the efforts of Esquire magazine graphic designer Art Kane to photograph a group of famous jazz artists in front of a Harlem brownstone.

Maya Lin

Maya Lin
Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250112494

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"The bold story of Maya Lin, the artist-architect who designed the Vietnam War Memorial"--

Making Their Voices Heard

Making Their Voices Heard
Author: Vivian Kirkfield
Publisher: little bee books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781499809152

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Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe. On the outside, you couldn't find two girls who looked more different. But on the inside, they were alike--full of hopes and dreams and plans of what might be. Ella Fitzgerald's velvety tones and shube-doobie-doos captivated audiences. Jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington couldn't wait to share the stage with her, but still, Ella could not book a performance at one of the biggest clubs in town--one she knew would give her career its biggest break yet. Marilyn Monroe dazzled on the silver screen with her baby blue eyes and breathy boo-boo-be-doos. But when she asked for better scripts, a choice in who she worked with, and a higher salary, studio bosses refused. Two women whose voices weren't being heard. Two women chasing after their dreams and each helping the other to achieve them. This is the inspiring, true story of two incredibly talented women who came together to help each other shine like the stars that they are.

The Life of Rice

The Life of Rice
Author: Richard Sobol
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 076363252X

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Evocative photographs document the farming process of one of Thailand's most valuable crops, from the beginning of the growing season at the Royal Plowing Ceremony, to the painstaking work of transplanting and harvesting rice plants, to the sharing of a delicious meal.