The Adventures of Dinah Washington
- ISBN-10
- 1734839112
- ISBN-13
- 9781734839111
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-05-15
- Author
- Kristin Atkins
Description
Dinah Washington was one of America's most iconic blues singer. Follow her journey to fame and stardom in this engaging storybook written for children!Dinah Washington was born to be a singer and a performer.Born with the name Ruth Lee Jones, which was her real name, Dinah Washington's talent skyrocketed her to fame, but she had her fair share of setbacks along the way. It was hard times for people of in the 1940s and '50s due to racism and segregation.But Dinah didn't let her obstacles hold her back from becoming an Blues legend. If she can do it, so can you!Filled with gorgeous illustrations and captivating prose, The Adventures of Dinah Washington is an engaging story told with the first-person perspective and is perfect for spending quality time with your children and inspiring them to become the best they can be with their natural talent despite their challenges and belongs on the bookshelf of every African American family.Born and raised in Chicago, Kristin Atkins has been seriously involved with music since her early years. As a teen, she performed in Europe and directed the Eastern Illinois University Choir. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and is now a Music Educator with Chicago Public Schools. She is a recording artist with several musical tributes to her aunt, the great Dinah Washington, one of America's most talented Blues singers of all time.
