Nathalia
Holt
"Holt rectifies a serious wrong committed by authors of books on Disney and his studio as she tells the often-omitted stories of these enormously talented women"
-Library Journal

"A crisp reflection on Hollywood's charged and changing relationship with beauty, race, and fame."
-Margot Lee Shetterly
New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Figures
"A compelling story of women with talent, artistic vision and spines of steel."
-Kirkus Reviews
"This is one you won't want to miss–and won't want to put down."
-Brian Jay Jones
New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Dr. Seuss and George Lucas: A life
"These women gave us our great childhood dramas. They gave us magic, fantasy, hope, fear, love, adventure, villainry, heroism, big-eared elephants, glass slippers, spotted puppies--lavish and cherished imaginary worlds. Theirs is a remarkable true story, unforgettably told."
-Liza Mundy, New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls
"Holt’s thorough and enchanting account will be a must-read for Disney enthusiasts and champions of women’s artistic contributions"
-Publishers Weekly
"Grips from the first page with its alternately harrowing and inspiring tale of the women who breathed life into iconic Disney characters."
-Mary Gabriel, author of Ninth Street Women
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