Little People, Big Dreams: Ella Fitzgerald

The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series  Discover the story of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time, told in an inspiring biography for kids! Growing up in New York, young Ella Fitzgerald always loved to sing. But after her mother died suddenly, Ella struggled and began getting into trouble at school. She eventually ran away to Harlem, where she discovered a world of music and began performing. Her extraordinary talent was soon recognised, and she went on to become one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Ella developed a unique style and earned the title 'First Lady of Song.' Despite the challenges she faced, she never let her past define her. She lived by a powerful message: 'It’s not where you come from, but where you’re going that counts.' This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the singer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!  

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children’s books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​ Bàrbara Alca is a young graphic designer, comic artist, and illustrator from Spain. Her clients include The Guardian and Ruby Star magazine.