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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998 · Est. 39 min read-aloud
Talkin' About Bessie
Written by Nikki Grimes · Illustrated by E.B. Lewis
Part of the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books series
Defy the odds and soar to new heights with a pioneering pilot.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 707 ratings
48 pages· 5,020 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world bound by Jim Crow laws, Bessie Coleman dreams of flying. Despite poverty, racism, and gender barriers, she is determined to become the first African-American female pilot. Her journey, told through powerful monologues, reveals a story of unwavering faith and resilience. Will Bessie achieve her dream and inspire generations to come?
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 5,020
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 1050L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 67497
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2002
- First published
- January 1, 1998
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439352437
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