E.B. Lewis

FROM SARAH:

What makes this book truly special is that Bessie’s story isn’t told by one narrator, but by a whole chorus. Through a series of monologues, the people who knew her (family, friends, and fellow dreamers) each take a turn “talkin’ about Bessie,” and together they paint a portrait of a woman who looked at the sky and refused to take no for an answer.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

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.