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Books by Roxane Orgill | Wonderlit

Books by Roxane Orgill

4 books · Ages 6–14

Known for the Candlewick Biographies series, Roxane Orgill writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, creativity & imagination.

Series

Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald

Candlewick Biographies

1 book · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph

Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph

A photographer with no camera and a wild idea tries to gather dozens of jazz legends for a historic morning on a Harlem

Cover of Siege: How General Washington Kicked the British Out of Boston and Launched a Revolution

Siege: How General Washington Kicked the British Out of Boston and Launched a Revolution

The tension of 1775 Boston comes to life through poetry as George Washington makes the bold strategic moves that launche

Cover of Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

By Age Range

Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald

Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph

Siege: How General Washington Kicked the British Out of Boston and Launched a Revolution

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Creativity & Imagination Music African American Heritage Art & Creativity Writing & Storytelling Discovering a Talent

Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

Roxane Orgill

Before the Hollywood fame, Fred and Adele Astaire were a hardworking sibling duo dancing through the demanding world of

Ages 6–10

Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph

Siege: How General Washington Kicked the British Out of Boston and Launched a Revolution

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An A From Miss Keller