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Clothes to Make You Smile: Patrick Kelly Designs His Dreams

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Clothes to Make You Smile is a picture book biography about Patrick Kelly, one of fashion’s most influential Black designers, joyously told by fashion expert and educator Eric Darnell Pritchard and beautifully illustrated by award- winning artist Shannon Wright. Patrick Kelly was one of the most influential fashion designers of the twentieth century, but growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he didn’t see many boys who liked to sew. That didn’t stop him from sitting down at his grandma’s table and picking up a needle and thread. Patrick loved the way clothes could make someone feel their best, and he dreamed of creating designs full of joy and whimsy. Those dreams brought him to some of the biggest cities in the world, but when he got there, he was told that his clothes were too vibrant, too tacky, and too much! When the fashion world rejected his designs, Patrick just laughed and carried right on working. He created clothes for people like him, outsiders who didn’t grow up fitting in but weren’t afraid to stand out. He filled his designs with love, and when the world finally recognized his talent, they couldn’t help but smile. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams


Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2026


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419768867


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 66


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 0.6 x 10.45 inches


Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3


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  • Beautiful book!
Format: Kindle
Such a great book! Beautifully written and illustrated and full of joy throughout. Tells the story of Patrick Kelly in such an engaging way, kept my child interested and asking questions from cover to cover. Kelly was not a figure I’d been familiar with previously, and I’m so glad I have learned about his life and work through this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026 by Xavier_or_Elyssa

  • A book to make you SMILE 😊
Format: Hardcover
“Clothes to Make You Smile” is a powerfully beautiful picture book about Patrick Kelly written by Eric Darnell Pritchard and illustrated by Shannon Wright. The story emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-acceptance, and the preservation of one's identity through community, heritage, and love. Reading it as an adult, I realized I was reading these powerful affirmations to my inner child, my young adult self and all other versions of me. That was healing, something I didn’t expect from a picture book. I plan to purchase this book for several friends and my godchildren. Congratulations to Dr. Pritchard on a job well done; your ancestors are undoubtedly smiling on you! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2026 by Phyllis Hill Phyllis Hill

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