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Fly high! :the story of Bessie Coleman

Discusses the life of the determined African woman who went all the way to France in order to earn her pilot's license in 1921.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Borden, Louise
Other Authors:	Kroeger, Mary Kay, Flavin, Teresa (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Margaret K. McElderry, 2000.
Subjects:	Coleman, Bessie, > 1896-1926 > Juvenile nonfiction. African American women air pilots > Biography > Juvenile. Women > Biography > Juvenile.
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Summary:	Discusses the life of the determined African woman who went all the way to France in order to earn her pilot's license in 1921.
Physical Description:	1 v. : ill.
ISBN:	0689824572
Author Notes:	Louise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K! , which won the Christopher Medal , and The A+ Custodian . She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com . Teresa Flavin is a children's book illustrator and fine artist whose mission it is to delight and inspire people of all ages through her artwork, stories, and teaching.