André André Leon Talley--a fabulously fashionable fairy tale
This picture-book biography presents the life of André Leon Talley, tracing his early years in North Carolina through his rise in the international fashion industry. It describes formative influences, including his interest in magazines and fashion, and outlines challenges he faced growing up in th...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Henry Holt and Company,
2025.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | This picture-book biography presents the life of André Leon Talley, tracing his early years in North Carolina through his rise in the international fashion industry. It describes formative influences, including his interest in magazines and fashion, and outlines challenges he faced growing up in the segregated South. The book highlights his career achievements and legacy, accompanied by illustrations that depict significant moments in his personal and professional development. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Audience: | 4-8 years AR 5.6: Lower Grades (K-3) |
| Awards: | Coretta Scott King (CSK) Illustrator Honor book, 2026 |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781250887283 1250887283 |
| Author Notes: | 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. |
