Only the Best: The Exceptional Life and Fashion of Ann Lowe (Libro en Inglés), de Messner, Kate. Editorial Chronicle Books, tapa pasta dura en inglés, 2022

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Nombre: Only the Best: The Exceptional Life and Fashion of Ann Lowe (Libro en Inglés)
Marca: Chronicle Books

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An inspiring picture book biography about the amazing Ann Lowe—the first nationally-known African American fashion designer.

A careful snip, a delicate fold.
Fabric the color of new petals.
Skirts that flare like upside-down blossoms.
A garden bursts into bloom!

There is no "good enough."
For Ann, only the best will do.

Award-winning author Kate Messner, costume historian Margaret E. Powell, and fashion designer and illustrator Erin Robinson tell the powerful story of the ground-breaking Ann Lowe, who grew up in a small Alabama dress shop and became the first nationally-known African American fashion designer. Sought after by millionaires and movie stars, her designs walked the red carpet and graced the wedding of Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.

At a time when the world around her thought African Americans deserved no more than second-class treatment, Ann expected no less than very best for herself.

THE FIRST, FAMED BLACK FASHION DESIGNER: Although she faced many hardships, Ann's spirit, talent, and belief in herself always shone through. This story provides an empowering, real-life role model for young girls—and especially Black girls—to relate to and see themselves in, at an age when building self-confidence is more important than ever.

ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY AND PERSERVERENCE: Full of interesting details about how Ann came up with her designs, and how she always forged ahead in spite of setbacks, this true story will captivate aspiring artists and young creative thinkers alike.

SURE OF HER OWN WORTH: This book makes a perfect gift for anyone looking to celebrate, empower, and inspire the women in their lives—whether daughters, granddaughters, nieces, cousins, or friends. Ann Lowe is a testament to the power of knowing we're both capable of and deserve ONLY THE BEST!

BEAUTIFUL, IMMERSIVE PROSE: Wonderful, vivacious writing by award-winning author Kate Messner and expert historian Margaret E. Powell brings Ann's pride in herself and her work to life in rich detail.

Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers; Teachers and librarians; Readers who loved Little Leaders and Parker Looks Up; Anyone seeking books about Black excellence, female empowerment, or Black history.

From School Library Journal

Gr 1-4—This picture book biography is as elegant as its subject—African American fashion designer Ann Lowe. Messner works with decorative arts historian Powell to present the life of Lowe who, despite facing immense racism as she developed her career in the early part of the 20th century, prevailed as one of the premier designers of her time. The story is one of determination and perseverance, as Lowe faces obstacle after obstacle, from the death of her mother (also her sewing mentor), to being shunned as the only Black student in her fashion school, and having stores take advantage of her designs but refuse to display her name. In a dramatic climax, Lowe has to recover from a flooded work room just days before the wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy, resewing the majority of the dresses she was hired to create. Using repetition and lyrical language, the authors emphasize her determination and desire to present "only the best." Crisp action words like snip, tuck, pin, drape, and cut provide auditory enjoyment along with abstract ideas such as "measuring fabric against imagination." Mixed-media artist Robinson creates dimension, texture, and movement with her collage illustrations. The textiles float and flow; depictions of Lowe's creations are as lush and effervescent as the real garments. A flower motif true to Lowe's designs courses through the book.

Review

This picture book biography is as elegant as its subject—African American fashion designer Ann Lowe....Using repetition and lyrical language, the authors emphasize her determination and desire to present "only the best."

MÁS DETALLES:

Peso del paquete: 1 kg
Medidas: 2 cm x 24 cm x 31 cm
Modelo: 9781452161600
Encuadernado: Pasta dura
Editorial: Chronicle Books
Titulo del libro: Only the Best: The Exceptional Life and Fashion of Ann Lowe (Libro en Inglés)
Autor: Messner, Kate
Fecha de publicación: 2022-10-18 00:00:00
Idioma: Inglés
Editor: Chronicle Books
Número de páginas: 56
ISBN-13: 9781452161600
Edad mínima sugerida: 1
Genero musical: Infantil - Juvenil
Contenido del paquete: 1 libro
SKU: 9781452161600