It's Her Story Josephine Baker a Graphic Novel
Phoenix International Publications, Inc. · Print & ebook · August 16, 2022
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- Who it’s for
- Trace Josephine Baker’s life from Paris fame to wartime service and the Civil Rights Movement.
- Themes
- Josephine Baker's life story, Civil Rights activism, World War II service
- Genres
- Comics Biographies, Performers' Biographies for Kids, African American Life (U.S.)
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A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. 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. This is her story.
Josephine Baker’s Story
Trace Josephine Baker’s life from Paris fame to wartime service and the Civil Rights Movement.
Come here for
- Josephine Baker’s rise from segregated America to the Paris stage
- Her World War II volunteer spy service and Civil Rights work
Expect
- A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10
- Her story as an entertainer, mother, and activist
Where it sits
| Comics Biographies | 93% |
|---|---|
| Performers' Biographies for Kids | 37% |
| African American Life (U.S.) | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Girls & Young Women
- Comics Biographies
- Comics & Society
- Spies & Espionage
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- Diversity & Culture
- Authors
- Lauren Gamble
- Publisher
- Phoenix International Publications, Inc.
- Published
- August 16, 2022
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Josephine Baker's life story · Civil Rights activism · World War II service
- Reading lane
- Girls & Young Women