Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave" Bessie Coleman

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Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave" Bessie Coleman

By Reeve Lindbergh

Reading Level: Pre-School, Early Elementary School
Genre: Non Fiction
Publisher: Candlewick Press 1996

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A picture book biography of Bessie Coleman, a young African American girl who achieved her dream of flying a plane through the sky, despite the difficulties she encountered because of the color of her skin.

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Keywords

Coleman, Bess, 20th century, twentieth century, 1900s, racism, segregation, plane, pilot, flight, fly,

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Caldecott Medal

Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).

Coretta Scott King Award

Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).

Golden Kite Award

Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).

Newbery Medal

Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).

Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award

Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.

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