Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Madam C.J. Walker
Marlene Toby · 1995
78/100
👍 Worth It
The Rookie Biography format is a workhorse of the elementary library for good reason, and Madam C.J. Walker is one of the most compelling subjects it could be applied to — a woman who overcame poverty, racism, and widowhood to become a self-made millionaire and business pioneer. At 46 pages it is a starting point rather than a full account, but as a first introduction for a six-to-ten-year-old it does exactly what it should. A reliable classroom and library staple.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety95
substance75
craft72
originality70
accuracy85
hype65
age-fit90
human-eye78
Penny’s verdict78
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