Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business
by Rebel Girls, Denene Millner
From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes a story based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker, America's first female self-made millionaire.Sarah is the first person in her family who wasn't born into slavery in Delta, Louisiana. But being free doesn't mean that Sarah doesn't 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, Sarah's hair starts to fall out! It's itchy, crunchy, patchy, and won't grow. Instead of giving up, Sarah searches for the right products. And then she invents something better than any shampoo or hair oil she's used before. Her hair grows and grows! That's 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 it's 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. Walker's lasting legacy, as well as three 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 designed chapter book features beautiful illustrations from a female artist as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived. The perfect gift to inspire any young reader!
Paperback
English
Brand New
Author Biography
REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.
Review
"An inspiring story for any young girl waiting to make her mark on society." Kirkus Reviews
"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." Publishers Weekly
"In this detailed, remarkable book filled with both inspiration and sadness, young readers will see the motivation behind Sarah's outstanding achievement...The knowledge that her life wasn't easy makes Sarah's success that much sweeter for readers to enjoy." Common Sense Media"Activities at the back of the book make [this] great to spark inspiration in girls and boys." Metro Parent
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"An inspiring story for any young girl waiting to make her mark on society."
Description for Sales People
Lexile Measure: 810L AFFORDABILITY - The edition's paperback format and $6.99 price point make it a budget-friendly alternative to the hardcover edition (published in 2019). DIVERSITY - 13% of children's books published in the US in 2017 featured African or African American characters -- according to data from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC). The stories that children read at a young age tell them how to view themselves in the world and inform their hopes and dreams. Madam C.J. Walker is an important, historic example of triumph, particularly in the US where approximately 50% of public elementary and secondary school children are from diverse backgrounds. ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Books about entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial types, can instill lessons about the hard work, creativity, and determination it takes to translate a vision into a reality. Biographical works help kids in this age range learn about the lives of people who struck out on their own, and in the process, broaden the notion of what it is to be entrepreneurial. BONUS ACTIVITIES - The book includes three educational exercises and challenges for young readers to start thinking about their own futures in business by inventing a new product, creating advertisements, and practicing their elevator pitch. FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATION - Unlike most chapter books for this age range, this title incorporates 32 full-color illustrations by Salini Perera. These depict Madam C.J. Walker at all ages, as well as the American Reconstruction Era, Madam C.J. Walker's marvelous beauty ads, and a number of settings that Madam C.J. traveled to when marketing her products.
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