Black Hair in Children's Literature: Non-Fiction Books

Madam C. J. Walker was beloved within her community for her philanthropy and for supporting the local YMCA, but she couldn't have done that if she weren't the first American female self-made millionaire, and one of the most successful African American business owners ever. Born Sarah Breedlove, she was the first person born free in her family, but her parents died when she was seven. After her husband's death, she worked as a washerwoman and struggled to raise her daughter. Later, she married Charles Joseph Walker and became known as Madam C. J. Walker, the name she would later use on her hair care products. She began experimenting with shampoos and ointments to heal a condition that caused her to lose her hair. Through trial and error, she developed a formula that helped other women have healthy hair. Her company employed thousands of sales agents from all over the United States and the Caribbean. At her annual conventions she stressed education and volunteer work. She supported the African American community by funding scholarships for the Tuskegee Institute, contributing $5,000 to the NAACP's anti-lynching fund, and becoming a patron of the Harlem renaissance.

Black Hair Love for Teens & Up is a collection of poems that ignite black culture appreciation, promotes self-love in people of color, and represents underrepresented beautiful hair in literature. In Black Hair Love, readers will delight in a collection of poems, from freestyle, rhythmic, concrete, haiku and an ode based on the author's experiences and transformative thoughts regarding her love for black peoples' hair. These powerful poems incite self-love and appreciation of black culture while exploring the underrepresented beauty the culture possesses. Black Hair Love is a series with poetry for all ages. Amazing features of the poems include, wonderful imagery, memories of hair care, routine/maintenance, avant-garde flow and empowerment. Readers will leave with a different perspective about black peoples' hair, which is the goal for Black Hair Love

Hair comes in all colors, textures, and styles. Whether it is worn long or short, in braids or cornrows, or left natural in an Afro, hair plays a big part in who we are and how we feel about ourselves. In this inspiring book, Kelly Johnson's stunning photographs of girls wearing a range of hairstyles and the lyrical words of Dinah Johnson's poem celebrate African American hair in all its radiant variety. Hair Dance! is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

In the early 20th century, Madame C.J. Walker identified a problem, one she herself had: African Americans had no hair care products specifically designed for their hair type. So what did she do? The uneducated daughter of sharecroppers researched, invented, tested, refined, and marketed her way to becoming a self-made millionaire! Historic photos fortify this inspiring rags-to-riches story.

Madam C.J. Walker worked hard her entire life. The nationally known business leader gave generously of her time and money to further the cause of civil rights. She brought hope and optimism to African-Americans and tirelessly fought for racial equality.

Through the dauntless pursuit of a dream or the unwavering belief in an idea, each of the individuals featured in these fascinating biographies has changed the world.

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.

Your hands-on guide to the best care for your child's hair Now taking care of your child's hair can be fun, easy, and trouble-free! In Wavy, Curly, Kinky, renowned stylist Deborah Lilly shows parents the best ways to style and maintain African American boys' and girls' hair from infancy to the preteen years. She presents clear, easy-to-follow hair care guidelines for the three different types of African American hair and gives you expert recommendations for the best products and techniques for each hair type. Featuring step-by-step instructions, photographs, illustrations, and a helpful question-and-answer section, this comprehensive, user-friendly guide shows you how to: Determine your child's hair texture Get up to speed on hair care basics from washing to combing to braiding Press, relax, or texturize hair Weigh the pros and cons of cutting your child's hair Train, nurture, and manage problem hair Keep your child's hair healthy and looking great with Wavy, Curly, Kinky--and transform hair care time from a chore to a fun, bonding experience for both you and your child!