Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker (Illustrated Biographies by Chronicle Books)

by Patricia Hruby Powell

Other authorsChristian Robinson (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

792.802

Publication

Chronicle Books (2014), Edition: Illustrated, 104 pages

Description

A portrait of the passionate performer and civil rights advocate Josephine Baker, the woman who worked her way from the slums of St. Louis to the grandest stages in the world. Meticulously researched by both author and artist, Josephine's powerful story of struggle and triumph is an inspiration and a spectacle, just like the legend herself.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Sullywriter

Wonderfully told, vibrantly illustrated story of Baker's life.

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LibraryThing member JenW1

Loved it! I'd never heard of Josephine Baker before and I missed out! This book made me want to go learn more about her incredible life. Fantastic illustrations and the text evoked a feeling of restlessness and dancing that matched Josephine's life perfectly. An easy, entertaining read. Recommended

for all ages!

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LibraryThing member npetzold

This is the story of Josephine Baker's life as a revolutionary dancer in the jazz age. She fought against segregation her whole life and, despite the setbacks, spent a long time entertaining audiences with her playful, fiery style of quirky dancing and gyrating. The story is written in a free form,

poetic, jazzy style with creative text and indentation and includes quotations from the stunning historical figure. It chronicles her life from beginning to end with amazing acrylic illustrations reminiscent of the jazz age street poster art.

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LibraryThing member Salsabrarian

Josephine's life is presented for children in stage acts and in a lively prose. She was definitely a strong-willed person who didn't let naysayers get her down. I was unaware of her "rainbow tribe" of children...very interesting. Children will need some background on civil rights and racial

attitudes of the past to fully appreciate Josephine's determination to keep her eye on the prize.

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LibraryThing member Khegge15

This book is about Josephine Baker's life, an African-American dancer who made it big in France. This is a good example of a biography because it details Josephine's life by years and it is focused on being authentic.

LibraryThing member DzejnCrvena

Does it fit in 2021 PopSugar Reading Challenge Prompt #34: A book about a social justice issue ?
I put it in "set in multiple countries" prompt.

For a children's book, this captivated my heart. With few words, it sure hit me right in the heart. Had I read this in my childhood, I may forget its impact

in my perspective about talent and race.
Beautifully written. Very inspiring. Charismatic main character with a fierce fighting spirit.
Will definitely recommend to (my future) kids.

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