Litercurious Book Review
a Fashion Icon by Jennifer Lane Wilson
| Title | Soaring In Style: How Amelia Earhart Became a Fashion Icon |
| Author | Jennifer Lane Wilson |
| Illustrator | Lissy Marlin |
| Publisher | Capstone Editions (February 1, 2022) |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Pages | 32 |
| Genre | Children’s Literature, Historical Non-Fiction |
| Language | English |
| ISBN 10/13 | 1684464285 / 978-1684464289 |
AUTHOR
If you would like to learn more about Jennifer Wilson, check out her website here.
ILLUSTRATOR
Lissy Marlin is an award winning illustrator and character designe from the Dominican Republic. She has worked on many projects and has illustrated on a plethora of titles. Learn more about this fantastic artist here.
SYNOPSIS
Soaring in Style is the little known side story of Amelia Earhart. This story not only tells the tale of her becoming a woman pioneer of aviation, but also a pioneer of women’s fashion. It details the motivation behind the aviation icon and what drove her into fashion design.
CONCLUSION
Soaring in Style is a simple story for young girls 8-10 years old. It describes the hardships that women endured in the early 1900’s in a man’s world. Although the story is uncomplicated, it is inspiring for young girls who want to chase their dreams. Amelia Earhart not only breaks down barriers in the aviation industry, but she bucks the system in women’s clothing design as well.
Although I knew quit-a-bit about Amelia the aviator, I had no knowledge of Amelia, the designer. This book introduces a whole new dimension to the aviation icon.
Soaring in Style is brilliantly illustrated. Lissy Marlin’s use of color and design is breathtaking. The images may be simplistic in nature, but they are provocative, they describe the story well and they are just the right type for young audiences.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to thank Jennifer Lane Wilson, Capstone Editions, and NetGalley for affording me the opportunity to review Soaring In Style: How Amelia Earhart Became a Fashion Icon.
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