Today, I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the DRESSING UP THE STARS: THE STORY OF MOVIE COSTUME DESIGNER EDITH HEAD by
Jeanne Walker Harvey BLOG TOUR hosted
by Rockstar
Book Tours. Now, if you think you've got a case of deja vu, you're not entirely wrong. I've got a case of double sign ups, meaning I booked a title twice with two different tour groups, and I'm not sorry I did! When you get the chance to bring GREAT titles to the spotlight, why not do so on more than one occasion? So, take another look at this Picture Book and see just what all the buzz is about! Check out my post below, make sure to enter the giveaway, and then click on over to the other sites participating for more bookish fun!
Author: Jeanne Walker Harvey & Diana Toledano
(Illustrations)
Pub. Date: September 20, 2022
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 40
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
As a child in the small mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, Edith Head had few
friends and spent most of her time dressing up her toys and pets and even wild
animals using fabric scraps. She always knew she wanted to move somewhere full
of people and excitement. She set her sights on Hollywood and talked her way
into a job sketching costumes for a movie studio.
Did she know how to draw or sew costumes? No. But that didn’t stop her!
Edith taught herself and tirelessly worked her way up until she was dressing
some of the biggest stars of the day, from Audrey Hepburn to Grace Kelly to
Ginger Rogers. She became the first woman to head a major Hollywood movie
studio costume department and went on to win eight Academy Awards for best
costume design—and she defined the style of an era.
I said it before, and I'll say it again, this was a great work of edutainment! It brought to life a woman you never knew you already knew...through her work, and iconic style...and set the wheels turning for future designers in various fields. Who knows which little readers out there will see themselves in young Edith...dreaming of bigger things, far away places. Who knows the path that each of us will travel on in our lives, and while the right path is unique for each of us, the message here of never losing sight of your dreams come through crystal clear. Just think...if people gave up on things simply because they were HARD, or it wasn't coming easy to them, where would we be in SO MANY things? Edith is a prime example of someone that chased their goals, and wasn't afraid to take risks, try new things, or ask for help, and all her hard work and dedication paid off. She went from young dreamer to Academy Award winner, letting her work help tell the stories we know and love.
So go ahead, DREAM YOUR DREAM! Just remember to chase it with your whole heart upon waking to realize your full potential, and show the world just how special you are!
About Jeanne Walker Harvey:
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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,
and Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines. Jeanne lives in Northern California. Visit her
online at JeanneHarvey.com.
Website | Twitter | Pinterest | Goodreads | Amazon
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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.
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Goodreads
| Amazon | BookBub
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~~~~ GIVEAWAY ~~~
1 winner will receive a finished copy of DRESSING UP THE STARS: THE STORY OF MOVIE COSTUME DESIGNER EDITH HEAD, US Only.
Ends
September 24th, midnight EST.
Tour Schedule
Week One:
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8/31/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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9/1/2022 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
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9/2/2022 |
Excerpt/IG Post |
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9/3/2022 |
Excerpt |
Week Two:
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9/4/2022 |
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9/5/2022 |
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9/6/2022 |
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9/7/2022 |
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9/8/2022 |
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9/9/2022 |
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9/10/2022 |
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Week Three:
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9/11/2022 |
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9/12/2022 |
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9/13/2022 |
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9/14/2022 |
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9/15/2022 |
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9/16/2022 |
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9/17/2022 |
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Week Four:
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9/18/2022 |
IG Review |
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9/19/2022 |
Review/IG Post |
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