André André Leon Talley--A Fabulously Fashionable Fairy Tale - by Carole Boston Weatherford & Rob Sanders (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This captivating biography chronicles the remarkable journey of fashion legend André Leon Talley-from humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to the pinnacle of the international world of fashion.
- 4-8 Years
- 11.0" x 8.5" Hardcover
- 56 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
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Book Synopsis
This captivating biography chronicles the remarkable journey of fashion legend André Leon Talley-from humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to the pinnacle of the international world of fashion.
Growing up in the Jim Crow South wasn't easy for young André. He escaped into the glimmering worlds he discovered inside magazines like Ebony and Vogue. He fell in love with all things French, and honed his taste for elegance and style in spite of those who judged and bullied him. Standing tall against all odds, André spun his hardships into a fashion fairytale of his own making. With exuberant prose and luminous illustrations, this picture book biography shares the inspiring story of majestic icon André Leon Talley and his enduring legacy.Review Quotes
"The narrative roughs out a real-life road map for readers who see themselves in the hero. Affirming and important."--Kirkus
About the Author
Carole Boston Weatherford is the award-winning author of more than 50 books of poetry, nonfiction, and children's literature. She is the recipient of a Newbery Honor, Coretta Scott King Author Honor, two NAACP Image Awards, a WNDB Walter Award, and numerous other accolades. Her books include I, Matthew Henson; Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive; and Be a King. She resides in North Carolina where she teaches at Fayetteville State University.
Rob Sanders is an acclaimed writer who teaches, and a teacher who writes. He is the author of Cowboy Christmas, Crystal Kite-winner Outer Space Bedtime Race, Ruby Rose - Off to School She Goes, Ruby Rose - Big Bravos, Rodzilla, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights, and Mayor Pete: The Story of Pete Buttigieg. Rob lives in Florida where he teaches elementary school. Lamont O'Neal began drawing as a child, inspired by comic books and fashion magazines. He has been published in nearly every aspect of the fashion world, including the magazines Cosmopolitan, New York, GQ, and Essence. His list of fashion designer clients includes Oscar de la Renta, American Eagle and Polo Ralph Lauren. His credits include portraiture, children's books and illustrations. He lives and draws in Yardley, Pennsylvania.Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 56
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Theme: Art
Format: Hardcover
Author: Carole Boston Weatherford & Rob Sanders
Language: English
Street Date: November 11, 2025
TCIN: 94265197
UPC: 9781250887283
Item Number (DPCI): 247-44-7417
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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