“n easy to read biography that would be good for general collections.In 1921, four men ventured into the Arctic for a top-secret expedition: an attempt to claim uninhabited Wrangel Island in northern Siberia for Great Britain. “n easy to read biography that would be good for general collections.” -VOYA Louis race riots, the everyday lives of African-American Pullman porters, and even fads like the Charleston." - St. Louis through a holistic lens, with sidebars on the East St. "Caravantes’ vivid bio, featuring tons of fun and rarely seen photos, presents Josephine’s years in St. "The life of Josephine Baker is so compelling and intriguing that this makes for a great read for middle and high schoolers alike." -Kid Lit Frenzy If you want to be inspired, read this book.”. "If you are interested in American and French history, read this book. Recommended especially for collections in African American and women's studies, but it may also be useful for history and entertainment buffs in general.” - School Library Journal
“Baker's story is inspiring enough to provide interesting reading beyond simple report writing. " balanced and readable biography.” -Booklist Online “A fascinating, compelling story of a remarkably resilient woman who overcame poverty and racial prejudice to become an international celebrity.” -Kirkus Reviews The lush photographs, appendix updating readers on the lives of the rainbow tribe, source notes, and bibliography make this is a must-have resource for any student, Baker fan, or history buff. Louis riot, Pullman railway porters, the Charleston, and more. Civil Rights Movement, espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II, and adoption of 12 children-her “rainbow tribe.” Also included are informative sidebars on relevant topics such as the 1917 East St. This lively biography covers her outspoken participation in the U.S.
Author Peggy Caravantes follows Baker’s life from her childhood in the depths of poverty to her comedic rise in vaudeville and fame in Europe. The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy provides the first in-depth portrait of this remarkable woman for young adults.
With determination and audacity, Josephine Baker turned her comic and musical abilities into becoming a worldwide icon of the Jazz Age. A complete biographical look at the complex life of a world-famous entertainer
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