There was a time when women in America had to wear bulky dresses that weighed as much as a dozen bricks! That was until Amelia Bloomer, a 19th-century feminist, invented “bloomers” — a fashion trend which ultimately freed women from their burdensome clothing. Author Shana Corey and illustrator Chesley McLaren have created a charming picture book which tells the story of this unconventional and fashion-forward designer.