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ISBN: 9781733176194

Book Title: Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business

Book Series: Rebel Girls Chapter Bks.

Publisher: Rebel Girls

Item Length: 7.7 in

Publication Year: 2019

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Illustrator: Yes

Item Height: 0.6 in

Author: Rebel Girls, Denene Millner

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Topic: Biographical / United States, General, Biographical / General

Item Weight: 9.6 Oz

Item Width: 5.2 in

Number of Pages: 128 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher

Rebel Girls

ISBN-10

1733176195

ISBN-13

9781733176194

eBay Product ID (ePID)

21038396637

Product Key Features

Book Title

Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business

Number of Pages

128 Pages

Language

English

Publication Year

2019

Topic

Biographical / United States, General, Biographical / General

Illustrator

Yes

Genre

Juvenile Fiction

Author

Rebel Girls, Denene Millner

Book Series

Rebel Girls Chapter Bks.

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height

0.6 in

Item Weight

9.6 Oz

Item Length

7.7 in

Item Width

5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience

Juvenile Audience

Reviews

"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, 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., 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.

Grade From

Third Grade

Grade To

Seventh Grade

Synopsis

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 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., From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the fictionalized biography based on the life of Madam C.J. Walker: America's first self-made millionaire In Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business , Sarah Breedlove (AKA Madam C.J. Walker) reinvents and rebrands herself as a forceful entrepreneur whose products still dominate the black hair care industry today. Born on the same plantation where her parents were once enslaved--Sarah is the first child in her family born free. When Sarah is just a girl, she learns the value of hard work. She cooks, she cleans, she picks cotton, she does laundry, and she babysits. By fourteen, Sarah is a wife and by eighteen she is a mother. From the stress of backbreaking labor and having to grow up so quickly, Sarah's hair begins to fall out Instead of falling into despair, Sarah learns how to take care of her hair and invents her own recipe to encourage her hair to grow. But Sarah has a problem. She can't get people to buy her products at first. So, she rebrands herself as "Madam C.J. Walker," a fancy high society lady with the authority and know-how to help black women with their hair. As Madam C.J. Walker, she builds a business empire, dominates the black hair care market with her natural products, and offers opportunities for other poor washerwomen in her community to have a path to financial freedom. With her immense wealth, she treats herself too. She buys herself cars, fancy dresses, and a mansion with 34 rooms This is the story of a leader in the hair care industry, which is now a multibillion-dollar industry, but it's also a tale of the importance of empowering women to become economically independent. After Words includes text on Madam C.J. Walker's lasting legacy today as well as educational activities on entrepreneurship.