Vision of Beauty
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2000 · Est. 41 min read

Vision of Beauty

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.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 350 ratings
56 pages· 3,628 words· Est. 41 min read
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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.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
56
Words
3,628
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
960L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about girls and womenBooks about 1900-1949Books about business
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.3
F&P level
~W
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
42456
Publication
Published
September 11, 2012
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763660925

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