Sprouting Wings
Sprouting Wings 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…
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Sprouting Wings
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. But how could a farm boy from Oklahoma find a plane? Includes art from a Coretta Scott King award-winning illustrator.James Herman Banning always dreamed of touching the sky.
None of the other pilots looked like him. And how would he learn to fly it? Despite the challenges and prejudices that stood in his way, James knew he belonged above the clouds.In a journey that would span 3,300 miles, take twenty-one days, and inspire a nation, James Herman Banning proved that you can't put barriers on dreams.
Louisa Jaggar incorporates over seven years of research, including Banning's own writings and an interview with the aviator's great-nephew. She teams up