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Oscar de la Renta
By Annette M. Clayton and Elisa Chavarri
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Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned his dreams into a reality as you dive into Oscar de la Renta’s biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children’s book series.
This nonfiction book introduces readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire.
Storybook Features:
- After-reading questions
- Extension activity
- Time line
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Annette M. Clayton
Annette M. Clayton is a writer living in Maryland with her husband and twin daughters. She enjoys hiking the Appalachian Trail, traveling, and writing books that teach kids about the fascinating world around them.
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