Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm

The rhythmic text and exuberant illustrations celebrate these courageous musicians who chipped away at racist and sexist barriers.

AGES

AR LEVEL

READ TIME

LEXILE© MEASURE

8-10

4.7

15-30 mins

840L

PAGES

LANGUAGE

PUBLISHER

ISBN

32

English

Holiday House

9780823433629

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