Fancy party gowns : the story of fashion designer Ann Cole Lowe / by Deborah Blumenthal ; illustrated by Laura Freeman.
"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, 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. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became "society's best kept secret." This beautiful picture book shines the spotlight on a figure who proved that with hard work and passion, any obstacles can be overcome."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1499802390
- ISBN: 9781499802399
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Little Bee Books, [2017].
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8.K to grade 3.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.2 0.5 189383.
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Available copies
- 13 of 14 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains Branch Library | JB LOWE (Text) | 38801101749213 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | JB LOWE (Text) | 31781064943218 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Dorothy Wightman Library | JB LOWE BLU (Text) | 30372101717848 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | E BLU (Text) | 0020513110120 | Easy Fiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
| Forsyth Central | JB Lowe, Ann Cole (Text) | 0112400022490 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | JB LOWE (Text) | 900000000476052 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | LOWE (Text) | 33258010102434 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Lenoir Library | J B LOWE Ann Cole Bl (Text) | 50669012101805 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Lexington Public Library | E B (Text) | 25908007108678 | Easy Fiction | Available | - |
| Miriam Lamb Memorial Library | J B Lowe (Text) | 810191001525095 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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Summary:
"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, 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. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became "society's best kept secret." This beautiful picture book shines the spotlight on a figure who proved that with hard work and passion, any obstacles can be overcome."--
