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Book Synopsis: Besse Coleman was born in rural Texas in 1892. She loved school, especially learning about numbers, and she was a good reader, too. Yet when it was time to pick cotton she had to work in the fields instead of going to school. Nevertheless, she was determined to be somebody when she grew up. In her early twenties, Bessie moved to Chicago. Perhaps there she could "find a bigger life." In the city, Bessie heard many tales of World War I from returned veterans. She also heard there were woman airplane pilots in France. From then on, she was determined to become a pilot. But she soon found out that no one would teach a woman -- especially a woman with dark skin -- how to fly. To study in France was her only chance, and by working hard and saving her money, she managed at last to get there. Bessie Coleman became the first African-American to earn a pilot's license. She was somebody. The inspiring story of her difficult early years, her success as a stunt pilot putting on daring air shows in many states, and her dedication to telling young African-Americans wherever she went, "You can be somebody. You can fly high just like me," is as moving and important today as it was then. Simply told with evocative full-color illustrations, this is a special book for today's young people.
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Experience the awe-inspiring story of Bessie Coleman in "Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman." Born in rural Texas in 1892, Bessie defied all odds to become the first African-American female pilot. Her journey from cotton fields to the skies will leave you inspired!
Step into Bessie's shoes as you immerse yourself in her determination to be somebody despite the challenges she faced. From picking cotton in her early years to moving to Chicago in search of a bigger life, Bessie's unwavering ambition to become a pilot will ignite the fire within you.
Uncover Bessie's relentless pursuit of her dreams, fueled by the stories she heard from World War I veterans and the tales of women aviators in France. Overcoming obstacles of gender and skin color, Bessie's journey takes her to France, where she works hard and saves every penny to finally reach her goal of earning a pilot's license.
Bessie's tale of triumph doesn't end there. Witness her sensational stunts as a pilot, thrilling audiences across multiple states with daring air shows. With the evocative illustrations that bring this story to life, "Fly High!" serves as an exceptional source of both inspiration and empowerment for today's young generation.
Join the ranks of those inspired by Bessie Coleman's life-changing journey and her dedication to telling young African-Americans, "You can be somebody. You can fly high just like me." Embrace the remarkable story of an extraordinary woman who defied stereotypes and soared to new heights. Start your journey today!
Click here to embark on the breathtaking journey of Bessie Coleman with "Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman."
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