A Life of Song: The Story of Ella Jenkins (the First Lady of Children's Music) Fantasy Generations ago

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A Life of Song: The Story of Ella Jenkins (the First Lady of Children's Music) Fantasy Generations agoDiscover the untold story of Ella Jenkins, the First Lady of Children's Music. While many know her from Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, few realize that her groundbreaking career in children's music was rooted in the fight for equality. A young girl in a segregated Chicago, Ella found her passion for music early on, believing in its potential to bring people together. This biography follows Ella's trailblazing career from her early life