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!
