Bessie the motorcycle queen
(Book)
Contributors
Kristensen, Charlot, illustrator.
Published
New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2022.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Status
Port Angeles - J Nonfiction
J 796.7509 SMITH
1 available
J 796.7509 SMITH
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles - J Nonfiction | J 796.7509 SMITH | Shelving Cart |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American motorcyclists -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Stringfield, Bessie, 1911-1993
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Stringfield, Bessie, 1911-1993
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
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Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781338752472 (hardcover), 1338752472 (hardcover)
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, in this powerful picture book from Coretta Scott King medalist Charles R. Smith, Jr. and debut picture book illustrator Charlot Kristensen. In 1929, 18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycle and headed out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Black woman at the time. Paying her way by winning motorcycle races, she criss-crossed the country through small towns, big cities, and wide open spaces. But not everyone was happy to see Bessie's brown face peeking out from underneath her helmet. And more than once, Bessie found herself making some quick exits on the back of her bike to escape Jim Crow. A trailblazer in the world of women's racing and motorcycling, Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all children to pursue their dreams"-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 6-8. Scholastic.
Target Audience
Grades K-1. Scholastic.