I Am Coco: The Life of Coco Chanel by Isabel Pin
Published by Prestel Junior on September 13, 2022
ISBN: 3791375083
Pages: 96
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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The book is comprised of approximately thirty-eight moments in Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel’s life. These moments are described in snippets of two paragraphs or less, accompanied by charming illustrations. This book is much less about the facts of Chanel’s life than about the connection of these experiences in her life to the inspirations for her designs. The author glosses over Chanel’s known collaboration with Nazis and other challenging times in her life.

Pin’s illustrations of Chanel designs are the draw (!) of this book but for fashionistas and others looking for information about this iconic designer would do better with Coco Chanel: Pearls, Perfume and the Little Back Dress (Goldman).

Reviewed by Deanna Contrino, Young School Library, Saco