The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Little Leaders. Includes art from a Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator.
Louisa Jaggar has been a columnist for Washington Parent and has
contributed articles to Diversion and the online site Family Travel
Network. She has written for PBS and the University of Chicago,
among others. She lives near Washington, D.C.
Shari Becker was born in Montreal, Quebec, and was raised speaking
both English and French. She has an MA from New York University and
has worked for Nickelodeon, several Disney-owned companies, and
even an Emmy Award-winning puppeteer. She is the author of two
picture books, including Maxwell's Mountain, a Junior Library Guild
Selection and Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book. She lives in
Massachusetts, with her husband, their two daughters, and their
dog.
Floyd Cooper received a Coretta Scott King Award for his
illustrations in The Blacker the Berry and a Coretta Scott King
Honor for Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea and I Have Heard of a Land.
Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Floyd received a degree in fine
arts from the University of Oklahoma and, after graduating, worked
as an artist for a major greeting card company. In 1984, he came to
New York City to pursue a career as an illustrator of books, and he
now lives in Easton, Pennsylvania, with his wife and children.
A Bank Street "Outstanding Merit" and Best Book of the Year
Pick!
"A story well worth sharing." -Kirkus Reviews
"Its edifying, empowering narrative will enthrall aspiring aviators
and young history buffs." —Publishers Weekly
"An entertaining, exquisitely illustrated biography of a Black
aeronaut who should be as well known as the Wright Brothers." —The
Horn Book
"An irresistibly inspiring story for all ages." —Kathryn Erskine,
author of the National Book Award winner Mockingbird
"A richly illustrated account of the remarkable career of aviation
pioneer James Herman Banning." —Von Hardesty, author of Black
Wings: Courageous Stories of African Americans in Aviation and
Space History
"A marvelous work that does its hero proud." —Allan Stratton,
author of the Michael L. Printz Honor Book Chanda’s Secrets
"An exhilarating story about (African)-American achievement! Sure
to captivate and inspire young people, to follow their dreams,
begin their journey, push through adversity until they reach their
goals." —Jeantique Oriol, actor and star of The Flying Hobos
"Sprouting Wings is the story of a dream, ingenuity, guts,
bravery, and determination." —Gary Schmidt, two-time Newbury Honor
winner and National Book Award finalist
"This story reminds me of a determined little girl who also took to
the skies and became the first African American woman to fly and
receive an international license, my great aunt Bessie Coleman!"
—Dr. Jilda D. Motley
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