This captivating biography chronicles the remarkable journey of fashion legend André Leon Talley-from humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to the pinnacle of the international world of fashion.

Growing up in the Jim Crow South wasn't easy for young André. He escaped into the glimmering worlds he discovered inside magazines like Ebony and Vogue. He fell in love with all things French, and honed his taste for elegance and style in spite of those who judged and bullied him. Standing tall against all odds, André spun his hardships into a fashion fairytale of his own making.

With exuberant prose and luminous illustrations, this picture book biography shares the inspiring story of majestic icon André Leon Talley and his enduring legacy.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 11/11/2025
ISBN: 9781250887283
Pages: 56
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
School Library Journal 09/01/2025 pg. 91
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2025
Publishers Weekly 09/15/2025