Overview

Nina Bricko introduces readers to a determined young girl from the 1930s who has a Make-Do-Can-Do attitude. Veleta Mae gets to go to her first day of school, but her dress is thinner than paper, with pockets holier than Swiss cheese. She searches her family's farm for inspiration on what to wear. With a little help from Momma and her pet chicken, Dorothy, Veleta finds the perfect dress in an unexpected way-a flour sack. For a long time, we were a nation of Flour Sack Girls. Enjoy Polly Alice McCann's beautiful hand-painted illustrations of the hopeful spirit of a girl living during the Great Depression. In an era of hardship, flour sack companies made sacks with wearable designs, fabric meant to be made into clothes.

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"""A story of pluck, spunk, and invention in the face of adversity. Nina Bricko delights with a good old-fashioned tale of thinking outside the flour sack. The lively text and playful illustrations will appeal to any kid who's had to get creative to realize their dreams."" Peter Pearson, How to Eat an Airplane (HarperCollins) ""Brimming with folksy language, Flour Sack Girl connects readers to a poignant, resilient time in US history when ""making do"" was by necessity a national pastime -- and a point of national pride. Inspired by true events, readers will feel Veleta's worry about attending school in a dress as thin as paper, one with pockets that can't even hold beans. Rendered in clear colors, the energetic art and text are a lively match. The author's end notes, the real Veleta photo, and two activities inspired by the story will engage and encourage curious readers."" Miriam Busch, Lion, Lion (HarperCollins) ""Flour Sack Girl is full of history, humor, and fashion-it is delightful and informative, depicts strong relationships, provides a joyous, satisfying end, and, best of all, inspires me to find a flour sack to fashion my own outfit (or I can use the included cut-out paper doll pattern)! Nina Bricko tells the story of how flour sacks were sewn into dresses during the Depression, using her grandmother, Veleta Mae, as the plucky main character. The adept narrative is layered with themes of friendship, family, resilience, and ingenuity, while the poetic language employs a range of unique and witty similes that will have readers chuckling. Even when the story gets sad, it is the Depression after all, the characters, along with the charming watercolor illustrations by Polly Alice McCann, remain full of light and hope. Loose lines and bright colors showcase an array of barnyard animals (especially chickens and pigs), swirling flowers and feathers, girls climbing trees, and fashionable flour sacks. The clever backmatter includes succinct facts, an easy recipe for 1930s bread, and a hands-on activity. It is clear that the author put a lot of love into this story, as love resonates throughout."" Lisa Jahn-Clough, Alicia Has a Bad Day (HarperCollins)"

Author Information

"Voice artist and storyteller Nina Bricko has an MFA in Creative Writing for Children through YA. Her written work has been published in journals and art subscriptions and performed live. An avid DIY'er, Nina enjoys making things from nothing and working on her urban homestead. Nina is currently the voice of Saturday Morning Projects, Season 2, on the streaming channel ""At Home with the Family Handyman."" She has also produced and narrated picture books for Flying Ketchup Press. Find out more about her audiobooks, author visits, and projects at NinaBricko.com. POLLY ALICE McCANN illustrates stories exploring our imagination, creating new places, new worlds, and new friends. She has a secret love for hearts and an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Hamline University. She is always planning the next adventure to share with whoever will come along. She lives in Kansas City, MO, by a creek with a valentine bridge. Check out her first picture book, ""Davey Jay and the Pickleball Team,"" published by Chicken N Pickle in 2023. Find her at PollyMcCann.com"

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