Cover of Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman

Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman

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As a young black woman in the 1920s, Bessie Coleman's chances of becoming a pilot were slim. But she never let her dream die and became the first licensed African-American aviator. Reeve Lindbergh honors her memory with a poem that sings of her accomplishment. With bold illustrations by Pamela Paparone, NOBODY OWNS THE SKY will inspire readers to follow their dreams.

Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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