Only the Best, Margaret E. Powell
Only the Best, Margaret E. Powell
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Only the Best
The Exceptional Life and Fashion of Ann Lowe

Author: Margaret E. Powell, Kate Messner

Narrator: Tracey Conyer Lee

Unabridged: 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/21/2023


Synopsis

A careful snip, a delicate fold. Fabric the color of new petals. Skirts that flare like upside-down blossoms. A garden bursts into bloom!

There is no "good enough." For Ann, only the best will do.

Award-winning author Kate Messner and costume historian Margaret E. Powell tell the powerful story of the groundbreaking Ann Lowe, who grew up in a small Alabama dress shop and became the first nationally known African American
fashion designer. Sought after by millionaires and movie stars, her designs walked the red carpet and graced the wedding of Senator John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.

At a time when the world around her thought African Americans deserved no more than second-class treatment, Ann expected no less of herself, and no less for herself, than the best.

Reviews

A stunning picture book bio for young readers 5-8 about African American fashion designer Ann Lowe, who created Jackie Kennedy's wedding gown but was not given credit for her work until years later. Inspiring and compelling!......more

Goodreads review by Laura

It is a golden age of picture book biographies. This non-fiction picture book about the fashion designer Ann Lowe is remarkable. Beautifully written by the prolific Kate Messner and Margaret E. Powell. Powerful, inspiring and magnificently illustrated by Erin K. Robinson. A definite must have!......more

Goodreads review by Susan

Ann Lowe was the first nationally known African American designer. She designed stylish, unforgettably beautiful gowns for ladies of society and debutantes. AND she designed Jacqueline Kennedy’s wedding dress and bridesmaid gowns. This is her remarkable story of success. The stunning illustrations ca......more