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