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Orchard Books, 2002-01-11

Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

Nikki Grimes, Author

E B Lewis, Illustrator

Hardcover

9780439352437

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Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman lived during an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, but she didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African-American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Full-color illustrations.
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Keywords and Themes: African American & Black • Aviation • Biographical • JUV004020 • JUV011010 • JUV041010 • Juvenile Fiction • Transportation • United States

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 48

Subjects • Coleman • Bessie • Women air pilots • United States • Air pilots • African Americans • Women

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | United States • Juvenile Fiction | African American & Black • Juvenile Fiction | Transportation | Aviation

Soar along with Bessie Coleman in this inspirational tale of a woman whose determination reached new heights.

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman was always being told what she could & couldn't do. In an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, it was not easy to survive. Bessie didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African -American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Innovatively told through a series of monologues.
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