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04896aam a22007818i 4500 001 1358A6B87AD911EEB3B4743A5DECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20231104011203 008 220708s2023 nyuab j b 001 0beng 010 $a 2022028644 020 $a 1338865315 020 $a 9781338865318 035 $a (OCoLC)1335540958 040 $a NJQ/DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d BDX $d OCLCF $d UAP $d EYP $d QW5 $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a n-us--- 050 00 $a HD9970.5.C672 $b W3576 2023 082 04 $a B $a B $2 23/eng/20220708 084 $a JUV036020 $a JUV036020 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Rodriguez, Janel, $e author. 245 10 $a Madam C. J. Walker : $b the beauty boss / $c by Janel RodriÌguez ; illustrated by Subi Bosa. 246 3 $a C. J. Walker 246 3 $a Beauty boss 250 $a First edition. 263 $a 2304 264 1 $a New York, NY : $b Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., $c 2023. 300 $a 40 pages : $b illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; $c 25 cm 490 0 $a Bright minds 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 $a The rise of Sarah Breedlove -- Also known as Madam C. J. Walker -- Humble beginnings -- A problem presents itself -- Looking for a cure -- A brand is born -- A dream comes true -- Rivalry and inspiration -- The walker system -- Independece for women -- Madam C. J. Walker Inc. -- Lady bountiful -- New York, New York -- Getting involved -- Villa Lewaro -- Death of a saleswoman -- Legacy of life well lived -- Your turn! 520 $a "A biography series highlighting the work and social impact of BIPOC inventors"-- $c Provided by publisher. 520 $a "Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her many accomplishments, she invented a Black hair care method, known as the "Walker system," as a treatment for scalp disorders like alopecia, along with many other Black hair care products. It is time to remember how Madam C. J. Walker's inventions and her contributions changed our society... and our world! ABOUT THE SERIES:Many inventors and scientists of color have made incredible contributions to our modern life. Each volume in this much-needed new series will be devoted to the life and work of one of these inventors and scientists. With a vivid writing style that will use humor as one of its primary ingredients, and illustrated with a combination of real photos and pictures featuring graphic art, each title in this series will describe how these heroes of diverse backgrounds faced the challenges of their times, and how their inventions and contributions changed our society"-- $c Provided by publisher. 521 1 $a Ages 8-10. $b Scholastic Inc. 521 2 $a Grades 4-6. $b Scholastic Inc. 600 10 $a Walker, C. J., $c Madam, $d 1867-1919 $v Juvenile literature. 600 17 $a Walker, C. J., $c Madam, $d 1867-1919. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00261468 600 11 $a Walker, C. J., $c Madam, $d 1867-1919. 650 0 $a Cosmetics industry $z United States $x History $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a African American women executives $v Juvenile literature. $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a Women executives $v Juvenile literature. $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a Executives $v Juvenile literature. $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a Women millionaires $z United States $v Juvenile literature. $v Juvenile literature. 650 0 $a Millionaires $z United States $v Juvenile literature. $v Juvenile literature. 650 7 $a JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a JUVENILE FICTION / Technology / Inventions. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a African American women executives. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00799494 650 7 $a Cosmetics industry. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00880532 650 7 $a Executives. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00917875 650 7 $a Millionaires. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01021857 650 7 $a Women millionaires. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01178152 650 1 $a Cosmetics industry. 650 1 $a African American women executives. 650 1 $a Executives. 650 1 $a Women millionaires. 650 1 $a Millionaires. 650 1 $a Women $v Biography. 650 1 $a African Americans $v Biography. 651 7 $a United States. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01204155 655 7 $a Biographies. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01919896 655 7 $a History. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01411628 655 7 $a Juvenile works. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01411637 655 7 $a Biographies. $2 lcgft 655 7 $a Illustrated works. $2 lcgft 700 1 $a Bosa, Subi, $e illustrator. 941 $a 2 952 $l BRPD251 $d 20240119020756.0 952 $l GHPD771 $d 20231104011309.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=1358A6B87AD911EEB3B4743A5DECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search