"Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman" by E.B. Lewis tells the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative highlights Bessie's determination to overcome societal barriers and pursue her dream of flying. Through vivid illustrations and lyrical prose, the book reflects on her groundbreaking achievements, her passion for aviation, and her commitment to inspiring others. Bessie's journey serves as a powerful testament to courage, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams, encouraging young readers to break boundaries and aspire to greatness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Orchard Books .

Dianna Hutts Aston is the author of several picture books. She lives in Texas with her husband and two children. E. B. Lewis has illustrated more than 30 books and is a former winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal. He lives in New Jersey, USA. Nikki Grimes (nikkigrimes. com) received the Coretta Scott King Award for Bronx Masquerade , and has also received five Coretta Scott King Honors. She has written more than fifty books, including The Road to Paris , Jazmin's Notebook , the Dyamonde Daniel series, and the New York Times bestseller Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope . She lives in Corona, California.