Sophia Bennett

Nonie est fan de mode depuis toujours. Jenny est actrice et vient de jouer dans un film à succès. Edei, de son côté, passe sa vie à jongler entre devoirs et missions humanitaires. Son blog, de plus en plus populaire, est destiné à connaître les causes qu’elle défend. Trois filles, trois amies pour la vie. Lorsque Crow, originaire d’Ouganda et réfugiée à Londres, entre dans leur vie, elles rassemblent leurs talents pour l’aider. Crow est en effet une styliste très talentueuse, mais elle manque totalement de moyens. Nonie, Jenny et Edie vont faire de sa vie un vrai conte de fées.

Crow est au paradis des stylistes, Nonie a tapé dans l’œil d’un magnifique garçon, Jenny joue dans une pièce de théâtre. Mais la pauvre Edie a des problèmes… les rumeurs laissent entendre que ce seraient des enfants indiens qui auraient fabriqué sa collection de prêt-à-porter. C'est l'heure pour les filles de sauver leur rêve de mode !

Nonie é fascinada por moda e adora customizar as próprias roupas. Por causa disso, seu jeito de vestir é completamente diferente do de todas as outras adolescentes de 14 anos em Londres. Ainda assim, ela não tem muita certeza de que é realmente boa em alguma coisa, o que é uma vergonha, já que uma de suas melhores amigas, Jenny, acaba de participar de uma superprodução do cinema ao lado do casal de atores mais quente de Hollywood (para não mencionar o astro adolescente do momento), e a outra amiga, Edie, é a melhor da classe em tudo e aparentemente vai conseguir salvar o mundo antes mesmo de entrar para a faculdade (Harvard, evidentemente). Quando as três amigas conhecem Crow, uma garotinha refugiada de Uganda que se veste com asas de fada e tutus de balé e tem um talento impressionante como estilista – mas também tem dificuldades para aprender a ler e sofre com a implicância de outras meninas da escola -, elas decidem ajudá-la, cada uma à sua maneira. Mas quem realmente está ajudando quem? Divididas entre o que parece ser o céu de qualquer fashionista e a causa humanitária das crianças na guerra civil de Uganda, elas acabam descobrindo que nada é mais importante que seguir os próprios sonhos.

Ted doesn't think of herself as glamorous. But her gorgeous sister Ava is. So when Ted seems to get spotted by a model agency, at the same time that Ava is diagnosed with cancer, things have clearly gone very wrong. Ted isn't interested in modelling, but Ava needs something to take her mind off her forthcoming treatment, and Ted's adventures in fashion might just be it. But just far is Ted prepared to go to please her sister? And what sacrifices will she have to make?

Threads [Paperback] Sophia Bennett

Discover the work of female artists who have made their mark on the art world.  Women’s Art Work introduces readers to the lives and work of the world’s most renowned artists. With a foreword from Tate’s first female director, Maria Balshaw, this collection celebrates the creativity of women in more than 30 biographies, investigating their practices and exploring their contributions to the art world. Readers will learn about a diverse group of innovators like Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, Ana Mendieta, Lubaina Himid, Cao Fei, and the Guerrilla Girls. From early pioneers to today’s most radical creators, these women have overcome obstacles, broken boundaries, and enriched our understanding of what art is and can be. With a glossary of art terms, a timeline of major milestones, and educational sidebars, this highly illustrated book is perfect for any art lover. Additionally, it features original interviews with living artists—including Yayoi Kusama, Lorna Simpson, and Rachel Whiteread. Featured artists include: - Eileen Agar - Anni Albers - Louise Bourgeois - Sonia Boyce - Claude Cahun - Judy Chicago - Tacita Dean - Tracey Emin - Cao Fei - Simryn Gill - Guerrilla Girls - Natalia Goncharova - Anthea Hamilton - Barbara Hepworth - Lubaina Himid - Gwen John - Joan Jonas - Frida Kahlo - Yayoi Kusama - Agnes Martin - Ana Mendieta - Berthe Morisot - Georgia O'Keeffe - Paula Rego - Bridget Riley - Doris Salcedo - Cindy Sherman - Lorna Simpson - Dayanita Singh - Gillian Wearing - Rachel Whiteread - Lynette Yiadom-Boakye - Fahrelnissa Zeid  

Sasha, Jodie, Nell and Rose never expected to be famous. They didn’t want to be. In fact, they wanted to keep their band a secret because it’s what they do when they’re being stupid together – dressing up and singing cheesy songs. But someone has stolen a video they made. It’s online, and it’s been entered into a talent competition. And what’s more … it’s got 24 votes. In only a few hours it’s got 24 votes. The girls are about to be faced with a big decision that could make them seriously famous. Just not necessarily the way they hoped …