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Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

by Nikki Grimes

Picture book · ages 6–9 · grades 1–4 · 620L · 2003

Why we'd hand it over

Nikki Grimes's verse biography is the gold standard for introducing young readers to persistence against systemic barriers—Bessie Coleman's refusal to accept 'no' feels genuinely inspiring, not preached.

Where to get it

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Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman by Nikki Grimes (ages 6–9) — ChapterScout