Madam C.J. Walker: Inventor and Businesswoman

by Lisa M. Bolt Simons

Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young readers will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.

Genres: Childrens

24 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

Lisa M. Bolt Simons has been a writer for as long as she can remember. She has written four Choose to Win middle grade novels, more than 50 nonfiction children’s books, and a history book, Faribault Woolen Mill: Loomed in the Land of Lakes. She is currently working on several other projects. Both her nonfiction and fiction have been recognized with various accolades. She retired from education after 25 years. In her spare time, Lisa loves to read and scrapbook. Originally from Colorado, Lisa currently lives in SE Minnesota with her husband, Dave, and she’s the mom of twins, Jeri and Anthony, who are way better at math and science than she is. #Englishmajor

Reviews

[Ruth]

I keep reading these children's books about this great woman. I should find one more suited to my age, I suppose!

[Veronica Lebedev]

A quick look into the story if the first self-made female millionaire. Inventor and Philanthropist indeed.