Fly High! The Story of Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman grew up working in the cotton fields of Texas, but she dreamed of an education and a chance to be somebody. Against the barriers of racism and sexism, she studied whenever she could, eventually traveling to France in 1921 to become the first African-American woman to earn a pilot's license. The biography follows her years of hard work and determination, showing how she turned obstacles into opportunities. Written for middle graders, it highlights the power of perseverance and the impact one person can have.