Bibliograph

Bessie the motorcycle queen, written by Charles R. Smith Jr. ; illustrated by Charlot Kristensen

Type

Label

Bessie the motorcycle queen, written by Charles R. Smith Jr. ; illustrated by Charlot Kristensen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 6-8, Scholastic

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades K-1, Scholastic

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bessie the motorcycle queen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

written by Charles R. Smith Jr. ; illustrated by Charlot Kristensen

Summary

"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

juvenile

Classification