Talkin' About Bessie
What's This Book About
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.
What Kind of Book is Talkin' About Bessie
Genres
Race, Ethnicities, & Nationalities
Reviews
Book Lists That Include This Book
The Creatives Behind the Book
Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include ALA Notable book, What is Goodbye?, the novels Jazmin’s Notebook, Dark Sons, and The Road to Paris (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books). Creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California.
E.B. Lewis is the award-winning illustrator of such books as Virgie Goes to School with Us Boys by Elizabeth Fitzgerald, which was a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book, and This Little Light of Mine. He received the Caldecott Honor for Coming on Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Talkin’ About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman by Nikki Grimes. E.B. Lewis lives in New Jersey, and you can visit him online at EBLewis.com.
What Has Nikki Grimes Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Nikki Grimes know that you want to hear from them about their book.
What Has E.B. Lewis Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let E.B. Lewis know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books From These Creatives
Similar Books to This Book
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780439352437
- Publication Date
- November 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Orchard Books
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1998
- Page Count
- 48
- Word Count
- 5020
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lexile® Level
- 1050L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Y
- ATOS® Book Level
- 6.1
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 1
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 67497
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
Contribute to this page
More than halfway there—keep going!
Just the barebones.
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.