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

A Life of Song: The Story of Ella Jenkins (The First Lady of Children's Music)Discover the untold story of Ella Jenkins, the First Lady of Children's Music, and how Ella used childrens music to unite people at a time of division. 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

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