Vision of Beauty: Candlewick Biographies: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker by

Description: Vision of Beauty: Candlewick Biographies by Kathryn Lasky, Nneka Bennett This biography tells the story of a woman who rose from a bleak world of poverty and discrimination to unprecedented 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."N"School Library Journal" (starred review). Illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "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 illustrators note, sources, and an index. Author Biography 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 youll 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. Review This impressive...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)VISION OF BEAUTY is a wonderfully inspirational book, telling a true rag-to-riches story and reminding us that with tenactiy and courage, we can achieve anything.—Book Page Review Quote This impressive...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) VISION OF BEAUTY is a wonderfully inspirational book, telling a true rag-to-riches story and reminding us that with tenactiy and courage, we can achieve anything. --Book Page Details ISBN0763660922 Author Nneka Bennett Short Title VISION OF BEAUTY Language English Illustrator Nneka Bennett ISBN-10 0763660922 ISBN-13 9780763660925 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Series Candlewick Biographies Residence Cambridge, MA, US Birth 1965 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-09-11 Audience Age 8-12 Subtitle The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-09-11 NZ Release Date 2012-09-11 US Release Date 2012-09-11 UK Release Date 2012-09-11 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Massachusetts Pages 56 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Replaces 9780763618346 Illustrations 4-COLOR Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44762677;

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