Jeanne Walker Harvey studied literature and psychology at Stanford
University and has worn many job hats, ranging from being a roller
coaster ride operator to an attorney, a middle school language arts
teacher, and a long-time docent for school groups at the San
Francisco Museum of Modern Art. She is the author of several books
for young readers, including the picture book
biographies Dressing up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume
Designer Edith Head, Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter
Alma Thomas, Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines, and The
Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M.
Pei. Jeanne lives in Northern California. Visit her online
at JeanneHarvey.com.
Diana Toledano is an illustrator, writer, and educator. She is also
a Pisces who loves children’s books, patterns, and dancing her
heart out. Originally from Spain, Diana (pronounced the
Spanish way: dee-ah-na) grew up in Madrid where she studied
art history and illustration. Now she lives in San Francisco with
her husband and two fluffy cats. Her mixed media art seeks to
capture the magic of the ordinary. Diana’s product designs, picture
books, board books, and chapter books have been published and sold
all over the world. Diana also teaches workshops for kids and
adults. She enjoys doing school visits and speaking at conferences.
Learn more at Diana-Toledano.com.
"[Edith] Head’s own path to working in the movies wasn’t direct or
smooth, but Harvey highlights the determination, self-confidence,
and talent that got her there (and earned her multiple Academy
Awards for costume design). Pattern, texture, and design are key in
Toledano’s mixed-media artwork... and the charming, childlike
quality of the illustrations will appeal greatly to young readers.
Together, the art and storytelling capture Head’s belief in the
transformative magic of costumes, which will certainly strike a
chord with dress-up enthusiasts."
*07/01/2022*
"Film costume designer Edith Head (1897–1981) takes center stage in
this celebratory narrative of her path to becoming an Academy Award
winner... with starry-eyed prose, the result is a glamorous life
story with a Hollywood ending."
*8/29/2022*
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