Discovery Library Óscar de la Renta

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 the Spanish edition of Oscar de la Renta's biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series. This Spanish book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction book introduces Spanish readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire and proved that you can accomplish your dreams no matter how big they may seem!

• Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latinx American leader
• Vivid illustrations
• Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning
• Specializing in engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children since 1980.