Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
11/12/19
Illustrator:
Perera, Salini,
Pages:
128 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-7331-7619-5 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-9489-X
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-7331-7619-4 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-9489-3
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
20 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
This first chapter book from Rebel Girls profiles the first female self-made millionaire, Sarah Breedlove (1867-1919), the mastermind behind the Madame C.J. Walker empire and leading voice in support of natural hair care for black women. The story begins with Breedlove-s childhood; she was the first in her family not born into slavery and to attend school. As a widowed single mother, she meets Annie Turnbo, creator of the -Wonderful Hair Grower- shampoo, which transforms her life and eventually inspires her own creation: -Madame C.J. Walker-s Wonderful Hair Grower.- Full-color illustrations by debut illustrator Perera highlight seminal scenes from Breedlove-s life and further humanize the historical figure. Rooted in fact, this lightly fictionalized account gives readers an opportunity to connect with Breedlove as a storied individual whose entrepreneurial prowess and support of black women continues to impact people today. A closing activity encourages readers to imagine their own unique product, with accompanying advertising and elevator pitch. Also available: Ada Lovelace. Ages 6-9. (Nov.)
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Publishers Weekly
(Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker, Americas first female self-made millionaire.
Sarah is the first person in her family who wasnt born into slavery in Delta, Louisiana. But being free doesnt mean that Sarah doesnt have to work. She cooks, she cleans, she picks cotton, she does laundry, and she babysits. And when she works, she wraps up her hair.
One day, Sarahs hair starts to fall out! Its itchy, crunchy, patchy, and wont grow. Instead of giving up, Sarah searches for the right products. And then she invents something better than any shampoo or hair oil shes used before. Her hair grows and grows! Thats when she decides to rebrand herself as "Madam C. J. Walker," and begins her business empire.
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business is the story of a leader in the hair care industry, but its also an inspiring tale about the importance of empowering women to become economically independent.
This historical fiction chapter book includes additional text on Madam C. J. Walkers lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to encourage entrepreneurship.
About the Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series
Meet extraordinary real-life heroines in the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls chapter book series! Introducing stories based on the lives of extraordinary women in global history, each stunningly.
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