num_pages: 32
description: One of the most colorful periods in American history is vividly brought to life in this stirring account of Josephine Baker's childhood. Tumpie, inspired by the vivacious ragtime music of turn-of-the-century St. Louis, dreams of escaping her life on Gratiot Street and becoming a famous honky-tonk dancer. Her determination, pluck, and exuberance will have children clapping, tapping, and rooting for her from the beginning.
language: English
title: Ragtime Tumpie
titlecomplete: Ragtime Tumpie
genres: Realistic Fiction, Biography, Cultural, Childrens, Music, Picture Books, African American
ratings_count: 49
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers