Bessie Coleman – The Little Black Girl Who Could Fly! (ebook)

Meet a Real Hero: Bessie Coleman

1000 Black Heroes: Stories for Kids Like Me is a vibrant series celebrating Black excellence through powerful, poetic storytelling.

In this book, you’ll meet Bessie Coleman. She soared where no one said she could. Bessie Coleman crossed oceans to earn her wings—becoming the first Black woman pilot in the world.

Told with wonder and wind, this book helps kids see how bravery and determination can defy any and every limit—even the sky.

🎨 What You’ll Get:

– A downloadable PDF (read on any device)

– A full-color, 18-page storybook

– Bonus reflection questions from “Dylan’s Corner”

💡 Perfect for creative kids, classroom inspiration, and conversations about identity and expression.