Miss America: In Pursuit of the Crown

by Ann-Marie Bivans

Based on 13 years of research & more than 150 interviews with national officials, titleholders, Pageant judges, parents of winners, & involved celebrities, including 25 former Miss Americas. This beautifully illustrated book is a living chronicle of an American tradition. Details the glamour, the thrills, & the heartache that surround the 50 contestants each year. Entertaining & informative reading for every young woman who dreams of wearing the Miss America crown, for the volunteers who are actively involved in local, state, & national levels, for the 1 million former Miss America contestants . . . & for the millions who watch the pageant each year.

232 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1991