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American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
By SMITH, Sherri L. & Elizabeth Wein
- ISBN
- 9780593323984
- Publisher
- Putnam
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School Library Journal
Starred Review on February 1, 2024 | Middle To High School
Gr 7 Up—By following the lives of skilled auto mechanics Cornelius Coffey and Johnny Robinson, nurse Janet Harmon Bragg, and teacher and social worker Willa Brown, the authors have created a wonderfully detailed and evocative review of the true story of four Black Americans between the world wars who pioneered aviation in spite of many obstacles placed in their paths. Inspired by the achievements and legacy of Bessie Coleman that were celebrated in a 1928 Memorial Day tri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
