Synopsis

Discover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes in this inclusive picture book biography of a Lithuanian immigrant with a brilliant eye for fashion and business. With stunning artwork from Sibert medalist Juana Martinez-Neal.

Lena came to America with nothing but a dream--and an exceptional ability to drape and snip and stitch. She never used a pattern or a tape measure, but every dress she sewed turned out to be a perfect fit.

Then, one day, a customer presented her with a new challenge. Could she design a stylish, comfortable gown for a body shape that did not meet the current standards of fashion?

Lena took the challenge. Under the company name Lane Bryant, she became famous for flattering and modish clothing designed for all different shapes and sizes. The world of fashion would never be the same.

Author: Mara Rockliff
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 04/12/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.90w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780358125433

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/15/2022 pg. 47
Publishers Weekly 02/28/2022
School Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 91