Many Faces of Josephine Baker - Dancer, Singer, Activist, Spy

Author Peggy Caravantes follows Josephine Baker's life from her childhood in the depths of poverty to her comedic rise in vaudeville and fame in Europe. This biography also covers her outspoken participation in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, espionage work for the French Resistance during World War II, and adoption of 12 children--her "rainbow tribe".

About the author

Peggy Caravantes is a former English and history teacher, middle school principal, and deputy school superintendent. She is the author of 16 books for middle grades and young adult readers, including American Hero: The Audie Murphy Story and Petticoat Spies: Six Women Spies of the Civil War. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Product details

• Authors: Peggy Caravantes
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2015
• EAN: 9781613730348
• ISBN: 978-1-61373-034-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Women of Action
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics