Discover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes in this inclusive picture book biography of a Lithuanian immigrant with a brilliant eye for fashion and business. With stunning artwork from Sibert medalist Juana Martinez-Neal.

Lena came to America with nothing but a dream-and an exceptional ability to drape and snip and stitch. She never used a pattern or a tape measure, but every dress she sewed turned out to be a perfect fit.

Then, one day, a customer presented her with a new challenge. Could she design a stylish, comfortable gown for a body shape that did not meet the current standards of fashion

Lena took the challenge. Under the company name Lane Bryant, she became famous for flattering and modish clothing designed for all different shapes and sizes. The world of fashion would never be the same.

About the Author
Mara Rockliff is the author of many popular children's books, including Try It! How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat; Chik Chak Shabbat; and Gingerbread for Liberty! How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution, an NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People and winner of multiple state awards. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with her family. Visit her online at www.mararockliff.com. Juana Martinez-Neal is the author-illustrator of Alma and How She Got Her Name. She lives in Connecticut. Visit her at www.juanamartinezneal.com.


Book Information
ISBN 9780358125433
Author Mara Rockliff
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 411g
Dimensions(mm) 290mm * 224mm * 10mm