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Dazzling Zelda: The Story of Fashion Designer Zelda Wynn Valdes

Aura Lewis in collaboration with Farai Simoyi

This picture-book biography follows Zelda Wynn Valdes, a Black fashion designer. As a child, she watched her grandmother use a sewing machine and decided to make her grandmother a beautiful dress. Zelda moved beyond patching and mending to create dresses designed for individual customers. Her story also includes her work mentoring other Black designers, tracing a life shaped by sewing, fashion, and creative ambition.

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Themes
Art And Creativity · Identity · Leadership · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Published
August 13, 2024
ISBN-13
9781665918299
Language
English
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