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manglitter's review
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A great and concise biography about such an inspiring black woman in history who was the first woman to build her own business and become the first self-made millionaire. I loved the illustrations that made the book even more enjoyable to read.
A great and concise biography about such an inspiring black woman in history who was the first woman to build her own business and become the first self-made millionaire. I loved the illustrations that made the book even more enjoyable to read.
jenlouisegallant's review
5.0
This was such a nice and thorough intro to the life of Madam C. J. Walker. It follows her life through the good and the bad times, and how she built her business from the bottom up. It mentions the horrors of lynching without going into too much detail for young people, but also shows how it was so important to fight against this atrocity. Sarah (Walker) worked very hard to get where she was and helped many people in her community, either by employing them in her company or by donating to charitable causes in the black community. A very good read.
angiew23's review
5.0
This new Middle Grade series is one that you will definitely need to watch out for! Rebel Girls have come out with a fantastic new set of chapter books about women from the past who stood up for rights, fought for change and made a difference in their communities. These chapter books are about 100 pages long, and include multiple full and part page illustrations per chapter. The text is a really good size and is well spaced. The language used is relatively easy to comprehend and is written in narrative form rather than using non-fiction text features. In a way, these books are somewhere between a picture book biography and an early chapter book historical fiction. Between the pictures and the narrative text it will be much facilitate comprehension and keep readers interested. They are super cool and I can definitely think of Middle Grade (Grades 3-7) students who would love these books! There are also fun activities at the end of the book meant to empower and inspire readers to dig deeper, ask questions and learn more about the ideas in the story.
In Madam C J Walker Builds a Business, readers will learn about a Black woman who was a pioneer in the field of hair care products for women of colour. The first person in her family not born as a slave, Sarah was caught in a world that was slowly changing but still extremely dangerous for people of colour. Still, she worked extremely hard and was able to build an amazing business that would be worth millions in present day currency. She also led the way for new treatments and beliefs about hair care and helped many Black women gain confidence, self esteem and healthy skin and hair! Her legacy lives on both in the hair and beauty industry and in the entrepreneur and business sector as well. Her estate is still supporting new entrepreneurs to this day! I think that girls who want to learn more about People of Colour and human rights advocates from the past will love to learn more about this trailblazer and the challenges she faced as a Black woman in her time period.
I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of Middle Grade readers looking for chapter books that feature inspiring women, teach about history and business and focus on human rights. I will definitely be purchasing this series when it is published so that I can add it to my classroom library! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
In Madam C J Walker Builds a Business, readers will learn about a Black woman who was a pioneer in the field of hair care products for women of colour. The first person in her family not born as a slave, Sarah was caught in a world that was slowly changing but still extremely dangerous for people of colour. Still, she worked extremely hard and was able to build an amazing business that would be worth millions in present day currency. She also led the way for new treatments and beliefs about hair care and helped many Black women gain confidence, self esteem and healthy skin and hair! Her legacy lives on both in the hair and beauty industry and in the entrepreneur and business sector as well. Her estate is still supporting new entrepreneurs to this day! I think that girls who want to learn more about People of Colour and human rights advocates from the past will love to learn more about this trailblazer and the challenges she faced as a Black woman in her time period.
I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of Middle Grade readers looking for chapter books that feature inspiring women, teach about history and business and focus on human rights. I will definitely be purchasing this series when it is published so that I can add it to my classroom library! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
zinzee's review
5.0
A very inspiring story for women! Definitely a must read! Rebel girls teach us so much about our women in history that we may not no and I'm enjoying every story. A very inspirational, well written story.
b00kw0rms0fthew0rldunite's review
4.0
A very inspiring and important book. Rebel Girls books are very new to me but I am learning such a lot about women I'd never heard of before and loving every one. An uplifting tale of a woman who came from nothing, believed in herself and didn't let anyone stand in her way. Brilliant!
literaryinspired's review
5.0
The Rebel Girls Chapter Book Series continues to impress with "Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business," a historical fiction chapter book about the first female self-made millionaire in America. The story follows Sarah's life from childhood, showcasing her family life, her work ethic, and her journey towards building her hair care business.
This book does a fantastic job of highlighting the achievements of influential women, particularly black women and women of color, whose accomplishments often get overlooked in history. The addition of three educational activities at the end of the book encourages entrepreneurship and further exploration of the fields in which these women thrived.
The story touches on the horrors of lynching, while also emphasizing the importance of fighting against racial inequality. Sarah's determination to achieve success on her own is a major source of inspiration for young readers. The illustrations in the book are beautiful and engaging, and the story is both informative and entertaining. Overall, "Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business" is a great addition to the Rebel Girls series, and a must-read for young readers who want to learn about powerful women who have made a significant impact on history.
This book does a fantastic job of highlighting the achievements of influential women, particularly black women and women of color, whose accomplishments often get overlooked in history. The addition of three educational activities at the end of the book encourages entrepreneurship and further exploration of the fields in which these women thrived.
The story touches on the horrors of lynching, while also emphasizing the importance of fighting against racial inequality. Sarah's determination to achieve success on her own is a major source of inspiration for young readers. The illustrations in the book are beautiful and engaging, and the story is both informative and entertaining. Overall, "Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business" is a great addition to the Rebel Girls series, and a must-read for young readers who want to learn about powerful women who have made a significant impact on history.
roseizstarandbooks's review
5.0
A very inspiring story for women! Definitely a must read! Rebel girls teach us so much about our women in history that we may not no and I'm enjoying every story. A very inspirational, well written story.
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