Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
Why we picked it
This poetic picture book celebrates Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license, and her belief that the sky belonged to everyone.
Our review
This beautifully told picture book celebrates Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license, and her unshakable belief that the sky belonged to everyone. With poetic language and gentle illustrations, it teaches children about bravery, perseverance, and breaking barriers. It’s a soaring tribute to chasing dreams that once seemed impossible.
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The story of Bessie Coleman becoming the first licensed African American aviator is sure to inspire readers to follow their own dreams.
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.
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary
- Careers
- Pilot
- Author
- Reeve Lindbergh
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