Deborah Blumenthal

"As soon as Ann Cole Lowe could walk, her momma and grandma taught her to sew. When her mom died, Ann continued sewing dresses. It wasn't easy, especially when she went to design school and had to learn alone, segregated from the rest of the class. But the work she did set her spirit soaring, as evidenced in the clothes she made. Rarely credited, Ann Cole Lowe became "society's best kept secret." This beautiful picture book shines the spotlight on...

Spending the summer at her aunt's beach house, teenaged Sirena struggles with her parents' divorce and falls in love with a mysterious lifeguard.

"As a child, Frank Gehry liked to dream and play, eventually becoming an architect who created astounding buildings that attract millions of visitors worldwide"--

In three interlinked stories, sisters Annie and Sophie argue over such issues as foods touching on a plate, quiet time, and pet ownership.

Sage Parker has the perfect occupation for a Manhattanite-she helps the rich and powerful keep their wardrobes current and suitable for every need. Her sense of fashion is impeccable, her connections are unsurpassed, and her eye misses not a single well-made stitch. So when she discovers a love note left in the back of a cab, Sage admires the card stock and the ink, but also the heartfelt words. She sets out on a mission to find out who the love note...

Seized with a desire for a cookie while in the park, Sophie discovers that throwing a terrible tantrum will not get her what she wants.

Full-figured columnist Maggie O'Leary, a.k.a. America's Anti-Diet Sweetheart, despite many attempts of sabotage and subtefuge, transforms herself into a svelte goddess, but her new look forces her to make some difficult decisions.

A boy whose beloved dog has died, and a dog whose owner also died, find each other and slowly begin to trust one another.

After an injury, Black Diamond, a racehorse, is sent to a country prison where he forms a strong bond with the inmate assigned to care for him. Includes facts on programs that pair animals with prisoners who learn how to take care of them.