Books with title Madam C.J. Walker: Entrepreneur

A Notable Life Series reflects America's rich cultural diversity by introducing young readers to important, noteworthy historical and contemporary men and women of different ethnic heritages. Young readers get an overview of the person's life and learn how they were shaped by the circumstances and times in which they lived or live. Children gain an understanding of how these men and women set goals, faced challenges, and accomplished their goals through hard work, persistence and faith in themselves. This volume in the Notable Life Series presents a concise, easy to read biography of Madam C.J. Walker. Reading Level: Grades 2-4 "Mary Oluonye brings Madam Walker's story to life in a way that will inspire young readers to follow their own dreams for success. " - A'Lelia Bundles, Madam C.J. Walker biographer and great-great granddaughter.

A Notable Life Series reflects America's rich cultural diversity by introducing young readers to important, noteworthy historical and contemporary men and women of different ethnic heritages. Young readers get an overview of the person's life and learn how they were shaped by the circumstances and times in which they lived or live. Children gain an understanding of how these men and women set goals, faced challenges, and accomplished their goals through hard work, persistence and faith in themselves. "Mary Oluonye brings Madam Walker's story to life in a way that will inspire young readers to follow their own dreams for success." A'Lelia Bundles, Madam Walker biographer and great-great-granddaughter.

From the late 19th century into the 21st century, technological and cultural advancements transformed the world into a new and modern place. These advancements changed the way people lived, worked, and thought about themselves and the world. The combination of all these changes continues to produce what we know as the modern world. Madam C.J. Walker dreamed of a place where African-Americans were given equal rights and the chance for a better life. Determined to succeed, she worked her way up from washing clothes to selling her own line of beauty products. Her hair-care products, made especially for black women, helped her become America’s first black female millionaire. A philanthropist and an equal rights advocate, her success and support gave hope to others.