![]() ![]() ![]() Louis riot, Pullman railway porters, the Charleston, and more. Civil Rights Movement, espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II, and adoption of 12 children-her "rainbow tribe." Also included are informative sidebars on relevant topics such as the 1917 East St. This lively biography covers her outspoken participation in the U.S. Author Peggy Caravantes follows Baker's life from her childhood in the depths of poverty to her comedic rise in vaudeville and fame in Europe. The Many Faces of Josephine Baker: Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy provides the first in-depth portrait of this remarkable woman for young adults. "A complete biographical look at the complex life of a world-famous entertainer With determination and audacity, Josephine Baker turned her comic and musical abilities into becoming a worldwide icon of the Jazz Age. World War, 1939-1945 - Secret service - France. Spies - France - Biography - Juvenile literature. The many faces of Josephine Baker : dancer, singer, activist, spy / Peggy Caravantes.Ĭhicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, 2015.īaker, Josephine, 1906-1975 - Juvenile literature.ĭancers - France - Biography - Juvenile literature.Īfrican American entertainers - France - Biography - Juvenile literature. ![]() Sherman Library Young Adult Biography 1st Floor ![]()
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