In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creator of Kate Spade New York, Kate Spade. Follow Spade's story from her childhood in Missouri, to her college years in Arizona, her marriage to Andy Spade, their move to Manhattan and their work designing her famous handbags. Fun facts, a timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.