"In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman became the first female pilot with African American and Native American heritage. She aimed to inspire women and people of color. Learn more about Coleman's life as a famous pilot"--Provided by publisher.
first female African American and Native American pilot
Small, Cathleen
2018
Examines the accomplishments of Coleman on her journey to become the first woman of African American and Native American descent to earn an international aviation pilot's license.
A rhymed telling of the life of the first African-American aviator, who dreamed of flying as a child in the cotton fields of Texas, and persevered until she made that dream come true. Presented in English and Turkish.
