Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business

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. Includes additional text on Madam C.J. Walker&;s lasting legacy, as well as educational activities designed to teach entrepreneurship.