Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman
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Children's - Preschool-3rd Grade, Age 4-8
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5.5
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48 p. ;
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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.