Soaring in style : how Amelia Earhart became a fashion icon / by Jennifer Lane Wilson ; illustrated by Lissy Marlin.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781684464289
- ISBN: 1684464285
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Editions, an imprint of Capstone, [2022]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages 8-10. Grades 4-6. |
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Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Branch District Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Bronson Branch | J 921 EARHART, AMELIA (Text) | 35403424193345 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
Sherwood Branch | J 921 EARHART, AMELIA (Text) | 35405423979053 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
Union Township Branch | J 921 EARHART, AMELIA (Text) | 35406424069787 | Juvenile Non-fiction | Available | - |
Publishers Weekly Review
Soaring in Style : How Amelia Earhart Became a Fashion Icon
Publishers Weekly
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This profile follows Amelia Earhart (b. 1897, declared dead in 1939) from being an active child who preferred bloomers to being a gender-norm-defying aviator who became known for dressing with sleek, simple flair--and who eventually began her own clothing line, which offered women comfortable, washable, and tuckable separates. The late Wilson's narrative smoothly presents accounts of Earhart's aerial accomplishments alongside stylish stories, for example, about flying with Eleanor Roosevelt: "In long gloves and a satin gown, Amelia took a turn at the controls and guided the plane through the starry sky. As shiny as sequins, the stars seemed close enough to touch." Marlin's soft-brushed spreads, rendered in assured digital lines, use vintage color palettes. A biography of a famous flier distinguished by its uncommon lens. Back matter includes an author's note. Ages 8--10. (Feb.)
BookList Review
Soaring in Style : How Amelia Earhart Became a Fashion Icon
Booklist
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Amelia Earhart is known for her incredible exploits in aviation, but she was also a pioneer in the fashion world. An adventurous young Earhart preferred the practicality of bloomers over fussy dresses, and this preference served her well after she joined the male-dominated aviation industry. The cold skies and dirty airfields meant that Earhart embraced trousers, jackets, and flight suits of her own design, though she was known to add a string of pearls or a flashy scarf to keep things interesting. When she expressed a desire for clothing that could be both fashionable and practical, a designer friend encouraged Earhart to experiment, so she created a new fashion line filled with practical innovations and whimsical touches. Wilson's latest an absolutely delightful introduction to Earhart's lesser-known passion, and it's a pleasure to indulge in entertaining anecdotes that that go beyond her famous flights. The cheerful illustrations capture the wonder of flying along with the joy of creation, and an author's note expands upon fascinating details more fully. Fashion is anything but frivolous in this entertaining ode to innovation.