Children's author Anne Bustard on her favorite picture book biographies and a few collected biographies, too, birthday by birthday.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
April 25 Birthday: Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald, musician
April 25, 1917-June 15, 1996
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat Ella Fitzgerald by Roxanne Orgill, illustrated by Sean Qualls (Candlewick, 2010)
A poignant story of Fitzgerald’s youth and her determination to make a life with music. From “Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat” to “Rowdy-Dowdy High-Hat Baby,” Fitzgerald found much success.
The Official Website of Ella Fitzgerald offers a biography, achievements and fast facts about this First Lady of song.