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Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker

by Kathryn Lasky

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Publisher Comments:

A vision of dignity and freedom and a powerful role model for girls and women of all races

"This impressive picture book will delight young readers as it gives a sense of this remarkable woman and the times in which she lived." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)

"Lasky's engaging account moves smoothly through events in Walker's life. . . . The illustrations . . . are attractive and rich in historical detail." — BOOKLIST (starred review)

Synopsis:

This inspirational book tells the true story of the first freeborn child of Louisiana sharecroppers who rose from a world of poverty and discrimination to find success as a businesswoman and philanthropist.

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About the Author

Kathryn Lasky says, "When I was a little girl growing up in Indianapolis, I loved having a lemonade stand. One of my very early memories is coming into the kitchen with a jar full of money and my mother exclaiming, 'Goodness, Kathryn, maybe you'll grow up to be the next Madam Walker!'" Kathryn Lasky lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Nneka Bennett studied animation and illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. She has illustrated many books for children and currently lives in East Orange, New Jersey.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780763618346

Author:

Lasky, Kathryn

Author:

Bennett, Nneka

Publisher:

Candlewick Press (MA)

Subject:

Women

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - General

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - People of Color

Subject:

Businesspeople

Subject:

Business & Economics

Subject:

Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage

Subject:

African Americans

Subject:

Ethnic - African American

Subject:

Children s Young Adult-Biography

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Publication Date:

20030131

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

from 3 up to 7

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Y

Pages:

48

Dimensions:

11.68x8.17x.18 in. .53 lbs.

Age Level:

09-12

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Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker New Trade Paper Kathryn Lasky

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Product details 48 pages Candlewick Press (MA) - 2003-01-00 English 9780763618346 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, This inspirational book tells the true story of the first freeborn child of Louisiana sharecroppers who rose from a world of poverty and discrimination to find success as a businesswoman and philanthropist.