Book
A pair of wings : a novel / Carole Hopson.
"A riveting, adventurous novel inspired by the life of pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman, a Black woman who learned to fly at the dawn of aviation, and found freedom in the air"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250347213 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 415 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Henry Holt and Company edition.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2024.
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| Subject: | Coleman, Bessie, 1892-1926 > Fiction. African American women air pilots > Fiction. Air pilots > United States > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Novels. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Hopso | 31681010385409 | FICTION | Available | - |
Carole Hopson is a captain on the Boeing 737 for United Airlines, based in Newark, New Jersey. After a twenty-year career as a journalist and executive for iconic brands like the National Football League, Foot Locker, and LâOréal, Carole followed her dream to become a pilot. A century after Bessie Coleman soared over seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Black women in the U.S. account for less than one percent of all professional pilots. Inspired by Bessieâs spellbinding accomplishments, Carole founded the Jet Black Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to sending one hundred Black women to flight school by the year 2035.
