Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella

Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe

"This warm story emphasizes Ella's role in her success, thus avoiding the trap of the white-savior narrative. Many white artists have benefited from imitating black ones; this is the rare narrative to acknowledge that... saturated with color, they capture the iconic looks of the two stars. A good volume to include in a larger conversation about friendship, allyship, and social justice."-Kirkus Reviews

"An inspiring story about 20th-century icons that will be unfamiliar to most young readers."-School Library Journal

"Focusing on the friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, this picture book highlights the similarities between the two women and the ways in which they helped each other succeed."-Booklist

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.
Country USA
Brand Little Bee Books
Manufacturer little bee books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781499809152
ReleaseDate 2020-01-28
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9781499809152

Country	USA
Brand	Little Bee Books
Manufacturer	little bee books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781499809152
ReleaseDate	2020-01-28
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9781499809152

Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe

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