
By Kathryn Lasky, Nneka Bennett (Illustrator)
Part of the Candlewick Biographies series
From poverty to power, a woman's journey to success defies all odds.
Born into poverty, Sarah Breedlove Walker, the first freeborn in her family, dreams beyond the constraints of her sharecropper roots. As she navigates a world of discrimination, she rises to become a trailblazing businesswoman and philanthropist. How did she transform her dreams into reality, and what legacy did she leave behind? Discover the inspiring journey of a woman who turned freedom into opportunity, challenging societal norms and redefining success.
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) An inspiring biography of a woman who rose from a bleak world of poverty and discrimination to unprecedented success as an influential businesswoman and philanthropist. Born December 23, 1867, Sarah Breedlove Walker was the youngest and first freeborn child in her family. As sharecroppers, their lives were hard, but slavery had ended, and the Breedlove family was free. And if you were free, you could dream.Back matter includes an epilogue, an illustrator’s note, sources, and an index.
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