Menasha Public Library (Elisha D. Smith)

Mae makes a way, the true story of Mae Reeves, hat & history maker, by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich ; illustrations by Andrea Pippins

eng

Includes bibliographical references

individual biography

mapsillustrations

no index present

Ages 5-7, Crown Books for Young ReadersGrades K-1, Crown Books for Young Readers

non fiction

Mae makes a way

bibliography

1280600448

by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich ; illustrations by Andrea Pippins

the true story of Mae Reeves, hat & history maker

"Mae had a dream to make one-of-a-kind hats. But the path for a Black female designer was unclear, so Mae made a way, leaving her home in the segregated South to study at the Chicago School of Millinery. Now, Mae had the skills, but craved the independence to create her own styles. So Mae found a way. In Philadelphia, she became the first Black woman to own a business on South Street. Whether you were Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Marian Anderson or a lady from the neighborhood, Mae wanted you to look good and feel special in one of her original hats. A mother, successful entrepreneur, and community advocate, Mae led the way. Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Two Naomis) and award-winning illustrator Andrea Pippins (I Love My Hair) bring the life of fashion entrepreneur and civic organizer Mae Reeves to the page. And when you are done reading, explore Mae's store and styles in person at her permanent exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture"--, Provided by publisher

juvenile

True story of Mae Reeves, hat and history maker