1896-1926

Traces the life and accomplishments of stunt pilot Bessie Coleman in a graphic novel format. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

A biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license in 1921.

A biography of Bessie Coleman, the first black woman pilot. Describes her childhood in the South and her move to Chicago where she gained an advocate for her dream of flying. Covers her move to France to earn her pilot's license and her subsequent success in air shows until her death in a plane crash.

Describes the life and accomplishments of Bessie Coleman, who overcame racism and poverty to become the first African American woman pilot.

A biography of the woman who became the first licensed Afro-American pilot.

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

A brief biography of the woman who, in 1921, became the first African American to earn a pilot's license.

A biography of Bessie Coleman the first black female licensed pilot in the world who became famous for her daring air show routines.

Presents the story of Bessie Coleman, an American, who in 1920 traveled to France to become the first African-American woman to earn a 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.