Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business

REBEL GIRLS is a global, multi-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls through content, experiences, products, and community. Originating from an international best-selling children's book, Rebel Girls amplifies stories of real-life women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence. With a growing community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls spanning more than 100 countries, the brand engages with Generation Alpha through its book series, award-winning podcast, events, and merchandise. With the 2021 launch of the Rebel Girls app, the company has created a flagship destination for girls to explore a wondrous world filled with inspiring true stories of extraordinary women.

ENGAGED COMMUNITY - Thanks to a supportive and active global community, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls broke crowdfunding records. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 followed in 2017 and broke the record set by the first, making the series the highest funded publishing project in crowdfunding history. Since publication, the books have sold over 4 million copies and they have been translated into over 47 languages and are available worldwide. The Rebel Girls community counts on us to tell stories that help every girl in the world dream bigger, aim higher, and fight harder.
NETFLIX PRODUCTION - Netflix is set to premiere a limited series on Madam C.J. Walker's remarkable life, starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and produced by LeBron James.
DIVERSITY - Just 9% of children's books published in the US in 2017 featured African or African American characters -- according to data from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) which has been measuring representation in children's books since 1985. The stories that children read at a young age tell them how to view themselves in the world and informs their hopes and dreams. A historic example of triumph, like Madam C.J. Walker, who succeeded against all odds is important, particularly in the US, given that approximately 50% of public elementary and secondary school children are from diverse backgrounds.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Modern technology makes it easier for entrepreneurs, and women in particular, to play a more active role globally. For female entrepreneurship, now is the moment. Books about entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurial types, can instill lessons about the hard work, creativity, and determination it takes to translate a vision into a reality. Biographical works help kids in this age range learn about the lives of people who struck out on their own, and in the process, broadens the notion of what it is to be entrepreneurial.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - The book will include exercises and challenges for the young reader to start thinking about their own future in entrepreneurship.
FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATION - Unlike most chapter books for this age range, this title will incorporate at least ten full-color illustrations by Salini Perera. They will depict Madam C.J. Walker at all ages, the American Reconstruction Era, Madam C.J. Walker's marvelous beauty ads, as well as a number of settings that Madam C.J. traveled to for marketing her products.