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Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books Books

Talkin' About Bessie
Talkin' About Bessie
Talkin' About Bessie
Talkin' About Bessie
Talkin' About Bessie
picture • 48 Pages
Talkin' About Bessie
Series
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Talkin' About Bessie

Written by Nikki Grimes & illustrated by E.B. Lewis
4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
5,020
Word count
Jan 1, 1998
Publication date
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97

Summary

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.

Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books Series

1 book
picture • 48 Pages
Talkin' About Bessie
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
YearTitlePages
1998Talkin' About Bessie48

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