About the Author

Jeanne Beker is the host and segment producer of the internationally syndicated “FashionTelevision,” and style columnist for the Globe and Mail. She was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines, as well as being a celebrated judge for several seasons on “Canada’s Next Top Model.” In the fall of 2010, Jeanne launched her clothing line EDIT by Jeanne Beker at the Bay across Canada. She is the author of five books including The Big Night Out and Passion for Fashion. Jeanne Beker lives in Toronto.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR PASSION FOR FASHION:
“…Jeanne has packed the book with information… And when it comes to passion, few people come close to Jeanne….”
– Editor’s letter, Flare Magazine

“…an indispensable guide for teens who want to earn a living working in fashion. …[T]his comprehensive guide [is] glamorous and captivating…”
– Best Books for Kids and Teens 2009, Arts and Poetry, The Canadian Children’s Book Centre

PRAISE FOR THE BIG NIGHT OUT:
“…A must-have for budding fashionistas.”
– School Library Journal

Gr 6-9-From the foreword by model Coco Rocha to the assertion that America's and Canada's Next Top Model reality series is mainly "entertainment," an industry veteran offers readers a more realistic view of high-fashion modeling. While there's no denying that top models can earn big bucks, Beker reminds readers that for each Linda Evangelista, Tyra Banks, and Gisele Bundchen there are hundreds of hopefuls who never become household names. She is also quick to point out that the work can be glamorous but for the top models it is also a game of genes and tremendously hard work. Biographical sketches and black-and-white photographs appear throughout. Excellent, age-appropriate information for readers with a passion for fashion in a well-designed format.-Elaine Baran Black, Georgia Public Library Service, Atlanta (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.