Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 40
Published: 2004
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"Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman" by Louise Borden tells the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Born in 1892 in Texas, Bessie faced the challenges of poverty and racial discrimination, but her determination and dreams of flying propelled her forward. She traveled to France to obtain her license in 1921, defying the barriers that limited opportunities for women and people of color. The book highlights her fearlessness, ambition, and the legacy she left as a pioneer in aviation, encouraging future generations to pursue their dreams regardless of obstacles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Simon & Schuster .
The author Louise Borden writes many of her highly regarded children's books about historical moments that she finds inspiring. She lives with her husband, Pete, in Terrace Park, Ohio. Visit her website at www. louiseborden. com.