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Fancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe Hardcover – Picture Book, January 17, 2017
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Wisps of cloth would fall from their worktables like confetti,
and Ann would scoop them up and turn them into flowers
as bright as roses in the garden.
Ann's family came from Alabama.
Her great grandma had been a slave,
so her family knew about working hard
just to get by.
As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. She worked near her momma in their Alabama family shop in the early 1900s, making glorious dresses for women who went to fancy parties. When Ann was 16, her momma died, and Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soaring, as evidenced in the clothes she made, including Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress and Olivia de Havilland's dress at the Oscars when she won for Best Actress in To Each His Own. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became "society's best kept secret." This beautiful picture book shines the spotlight on a little-known visionary who persevered in times of hardship, always doing what she was passionate about: making elegant gowns for the women who loved to wear them.
- Reading age4 - 8 years
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measure820L
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.3 x 11 inches
- Publisherlittle bee books
- Publication dateJanuary 17, 2017
- ISBN-101499802390
- ISBN-13978-1499802399
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Laura Freeman received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and began her career illustrating for various editorial clients, including The New York Times Book Review, The National Law Journal, and New York Magazine. She also worked as a computer artist in the men's design department of Polo/Ralph Lauren. Laura now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two children. Find out more about Laura at lfreemanart.com.
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- Publisher : little bee books (January 17, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1499802390
- ISBN-13 : 978-1499802399
- Reading age : 4 - 8 years
- Lexile measure : 820L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 1.02 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.3 x 11 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #855,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #182 in Children's Fashion Books (Books)
- #1,301 in Children's Multicultural Biographies
- #1,731 in Children's Black & African American Story Books
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About the authors
Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and nutritionist who writes books for children and adults. She has been a regular contributor to The New York Times (including four years as the Sunday New York Times Magazine beauty columnist), and a home design columnist for Long Island Newsday. Her health, fitness, beauty, travel, and feature stories have appeared widely in many other newspapers and national magazines including New York's Daily News, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Self, GQ, and Vogue.
Blumenthal is the author of sixteen picture books including, FRANK, WHO LIKED TO BUILD: THE ARCHITECTURE OF FRANK GEHRY; VIOLET VELVET MITTENS WITH EVERYTHING: THE FABULOUS LIFE OF DIANA VREELAND; SAVING STELLA: A DOG'S DRAMATIC ESCAPE FROM WAR; PARROTS, PUGS, AND PIXIE DUST: A BOOK ABOUT FASHION DESIGNER JUDITH LEIBER; POLKA DOT PARADE: A BOOK ABOUT BILL CUNNINGHAM, the iconic New York Times fashion photographer; and FANCY PARTY GOWNS: THE STORY OF FASHION DESIGNER ANN COLE LOWE. Her picture book, THE BLUE HOUSE DOG, was the winner of the Missouri Show Me Readers Award for 2012-2013. Deborah has also written five young adult novels: FAT CAMP, THE LIFEGUARD, MAFIA GIRL, A DIFFERENT ME, and her HURRICANE KISS, and four adult novels: FAT CHANCE, WHAT MEN WANT, SOMEONE ELSE'S LOVE LETTER, and COSMOPOLITAN LIFE.
My latest books:
UFOhs! Mysteries in the Sky, co-authored by Ralph Blumenthal, was published by The University of New Mexico Press on April 15, 2023, and IRIS APFEL, LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK, was published May 2nd, 2023.
Blumenthal lives in New York City.
visit her on the web at:
www.deborahblumenthal.com
Laura Freeman is a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree. Her work on “Hidden Figures” written by Margot Lee Shetterly, was recognized with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, reached the New York Times Best Seller list and was listed as one of “Ten Books All Georgians Should Read”. Her art has been honored at the Society of Illustrators in NYC and in the Annuals for Communication Arts and American Illustration.
She has illustrated over thirty children’s books. In addition to illustrating books, Laura's art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes and textiles to greeting cards. And her editorial images are frequently seen in the NY Times and other periodicals.
A native New Yorker residing in Atlanta with her family, she invites you to visit her website: www.LFreemanArt.com to discover more about her.
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Customers find the story touching and a great little book of black history. They say it's perfect for school children and girls, with meaningful revelations for both children and adults. The illustrations are beautiful and the journey through fashion is amazing.
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Customers enjoy the story and find it touching. They describe it as a wonderful book about African American history that they never knew.
"My kids love this book. The drawings are beautiful and the story is very engaging...." Read more
"This book came quickly. I loved the story and lesson of perseverance. The book is also beautifully illustrated." Read more
"This is a wonderful book and a touching story about an African American designer who battled racism all her life...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's content. They find it well-illustrated, suitable for school children and girls, and containing meaningful revelations for both children and adults.
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Customers enjoy the beautifully illustrated content. They find the story engaging and describe the journey through fashion as amazing.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022My kids love this book. The drawings are beautiful and the story is very engaging. It explains the cultural norms that make Ann Lowe so underrated while also showcasing her genius.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2020This book came quickly. I loved the story and lesson of perseverance. The book is also beautifully illustrated.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017This is a wonderful book and a touching story about an African American designer who battled racism all her life. Despite her popularity among society women, she never got the recognition she deserved. Beautifully illustrated, perfect for school children!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020This book contains meaningful revelations for children and adults alike!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017WHen I opened this book it took my breath away! what an amazing journey through fashion. I hope others come to know about this imporatnt piece of fashion herstory
- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019Nothing it's a great little book of black history I never knew
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019Loved it, I bought it to read, and as a coffee table display
- Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017It is a gift for my granddaughter's birthday. She loved it! I didn't know she made Mrs. Kennedy's wedding dress.
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- ETReviewed in Canada on October 12, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Great children’s story book
This is a sweet and inspiring story. The illustrations are beautiful.
- PAULINE HARRISONReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars This is a children’s book
Disappointed. Probably my fault as I didn’t realise it was aimed at children.
- Sandra NixonReviewed in Canada on February 4, 2017
1.0 out of 5 stars Needs more content
very light - no depth