Footwork: Candlewick Biographies

The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire

Author: Roxane Orgill and Stephane Jorisch Series: Candlewick Biographies

In this fascinating story of child stars who hoof their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Orgill and Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history. Full color.

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“Informative, with spry visuals...A class act.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

In this fascinating story of child stars who dance their way to knockout success on Broadway and beyond, Roxane Orgill and Stéphane Jorisch team up for a bravura performance, capturing the sophistication, fluidity, and grace of two of the biggest names in dance history, Fred and Adele Astaire.
Back matter includes an author’s note, suggestions for further reading, suggested resources, and an index.

Critic Reviews

Orgill and Jorisch…partner together here with a grace worthy of their subjects.
—Booklist (starred review)

A class act.
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Engrossing…Jorisch's digitally enhanced, mixed-media illustrations feature delicately inked line and a color palette evoking vintage costumery.
—Kirkus Reviews

The pleasantly written text and appealing, detailed ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations provide a charming glimpse into the world of vaudeville.
—School Library Journal

Roxane Orgill’s words and Stephane Jorisch’s illustrations make us feel Fred’s amazing energy for extending his art and his audience.
—Chicago Tribune

Wonderful…Beautifully colored, singular illustrations highlight the tale.
—Journal Inquirer

A wonderful introduction to Fred [Astaire], written in a neat, elegant style and with some very lovely illustrations.
—AlsoDances.net

Interesting and absorbing.
—Sunday Republican

[A] lively narrative…accompanied by whimsical ink-and-color illustrations…Beautiful!
—Faith & Family

Lively words and…illustrations…manage to get the Astaire magic right.
—Washington Post Book World

This beautifully written story will delight young people who have an interest in dance, theatre, and the movies.
—Looking Glass Review

About the Author

Roxane Orgill is an award-winning writer on music and the author of several biographies for young readers, including Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald, illustrated by Sean Qualls, and Mahalia: A Life in Gospel Music, as well as a book for adults about music, race, and politics called Dream Lucky. Roxane Orgill lives with her husband and two children in New York City.

Stéphane Jorisch has illustrated many books for children, including Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky, Edward lear's The Owl and the Pussycat, and My Father Knows the Names of Things by Jane Yolen. Stéphane Jorisch lives in Montreal with his wife and their three children.