The Martha Matilda
Harper Story

As a visiting scholar at the University of Rochester, Jane Plitt is the definitive biographer of Harper. She lectures widely on Harper, women and business.

Speaking Engagements

Harper's Franchises
Inspire Ivorians
The U.S. Embassy in Abidgan, Ivory Coast sponsored a May 4, 2006 presentation for Ivorian businessmen and women at the new embassy. The talk was led by Harper biographer Jane Plitt in English. Not wanting to miss any detail, participants asked that the presentation be immediately translated into French, the local language.

The excitement among participants was palpable. They were inspired, indicating that if Harper could transform her life from servant to entrepreneur so could they. Many planned to pursue franchising and work with embassy personnel promoting information about such business development.

The Harper session was captured in words and photo and then posted on the U.S. Embassy website for the Ivory Coast. A copy of the Harper biography was given by Plitt to U.S. Embassy library for use by graduate students with the inscription, "Dare to dream and dare to make those dreams come true."

To book Jane for your organization's program, e-mail marthamatildaharper@yahoo.com.

About Jane Plitt,
the author
Jane Plitt ran a thriving business consulting practice until she became enthralled with Harper. Now a Visiting Scholar at the University of Rochester, Plitt was chosen by Savvy magazine as one of fourteen outstanding women in New York State and by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a Small Business Advocate.

She has authored articles and lectured internationally on creative marketing, economic development, entrepreneurship and women's rights. A graduate of Cornell University, Plitt has long been recognized for her advocacy of social justice.

Book Signings

To schedule Jane for a book signing, e-mail marthamatildaharper@yahoo.com.