Orgill, Roxane

A collective biography of ten outstanding female singers of popular music in the twentieth century.

Uses poetry to tell the story of how George Washington defeated the British and launched a revolution.

A collection of poems tell the story behind a famous 1958 photograph of jazz musicians.

Chronicles the early years of Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest times to become one of America's most beloved jazz singers.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe Fred Astaire's humble dancing beginnings and the years he spent dancing with his sister, Adele.

Recounts events that took place between 1936 and 1938 and were broadcast on the radio, such as Count Basie playing at Roseland, Joe Louis's loss to Max Schmeling, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.'s, boycott on 125th Street, and more.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe Fred Astaire's humble dancing beginnings and the years he spent dancing with his sister, Adele.

Relates how the famous jazz trumpeter began his musical career, as a poor boy in New Orleans, by singing songs on street corners and playing a battered cornet in a marching band.

A biography of Mahalia Jackson, who helped to introduce gospel music to the world and inspired the civil rights workers of the 1960s.

A collective biography of ten outstanding female singers of popular music in the twentieth century.