Cover of Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker

Building a Business Empire

by Penny Colman

Gateway Biographies

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Madam C.J. Walker, a determined woman who transformed her life from humble beginnings to becoming America’s first female self-made millionaire. Follow her path as she builds a successful cosmetics empire and breaks barriers for African American women in business. This powerful story celebrates courage, innovation, and the pursuit of dreams.

Representation & Themes

BiographyAfrican American HistoryBusinessWomen’s HistoryInspiration

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
1562943383
Pages
48
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,717

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919 -- Juvenile literature.Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919.African American women executives -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Cosmetics industry -- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature.Businesspeople.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.Cosmetics industry -- History.Juvenile literatureBiographyCosmetics industryHistoryBusinesspeopleAfrican American women executivesAfrican AmericansWomen

People

C. J. Walker Madam (1867-1919)

Places

United States