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Talkin' About Bessie : The Story Of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

by Nikki Grimes

Synopsis

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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Book Information

Copyright year 2002
ISBN-13 9780439352437
ISBN-10 0439352436
Class Copyright
Publisher Orchard Books
Subject Fiction;Juvenile Fiction
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 46
Shelf No. GV592
Grade Range 0 - 3
Ages 4 - 8
Lexile 970L