Mae Makes a way : : the True Story of Mae Reeves, hat & History Maker

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Call Number: J 921 Reeves, Mae, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / General / Reeves, Mae
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

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"The illustrations in this book were created using digital tools."--copyright page.
Includes interviews with Mae Reeve's daughter, Donna Limerick, and Dr. Reneé S. Anderson, head of collections at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
"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.

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