3min chapter

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'A Pair of Wings' draws inspiration from Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to fly

NPR's Book of the Day

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This chapter delves into the story of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman pilot, and her enduring impact on modern aviation. The author shares her personal journey to becoming a pilot and how Coleman's legacy inspired her novel, 'A Pair of Wings'.

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