Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm

Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
ISBN-10
0823419703
ISBN-13
9780823419708
Category
Picture books for children
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2015
Author
Karen Deans

Description

Tells the story of the young African American orphans who went on to form an all-girls school band that gained renown around the world and helped to break the barriers of gender and race.

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