Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman
by Nikki Grimes and E.B. Lewis
51 Total Resources 6 Awards 1 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 3-8
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- African American
- Women / Girls
Year Published 2002
Word Count 5,020
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 1050L
- ATOS Reading Level: 6.1
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 67497, 1 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- History
- Science
- Subject Headings
- Women--Biography
- Coleman, Bessie, 1896-1926
- Air pilots--United States--Anecdotes--Juvenile literature
- African American women air pilots--Anecdotes--Juvenile literature
- African Americans
- African American women air pilots
- United States
- Coleman, Bessie, 1896-1926--Anecdotes--Juvenile literature
- Biography & Autobiography | General
- Women
- Air pilots
- Coleman, Bessie
- African Americans--Biography
- Lists With This Book
- Being Brave
- Standing Tall
- Black History Biographies
Our Original Resources 10
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with E.B. Lewis about Talkin' About Bessie
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Nikki Grimes about Talkin' About Bessie
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with E.B. Lewis
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with E.B. Lewis
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 25
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording of "School Teacher" with E.B. Lewis
Created by TeachingBooks
Meet-the-Author Recording of "Young Fan" with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
In-depth Written Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by TeachingBooks
Writing From the Inside Out with Nikki Grimes
Created by the TeachingBooks Blog
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Christian Standard
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by All the Wonders
2017 Children's Literature Legacy Award Acceptance Speech given by Nikki Grimes
Created by American Library Association
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Library of Congress
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Mackin Community
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by ARTSEDGE
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Allen AtPerry
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Kids Ask Authors
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Charnaie Gordon
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with Nikki Grimes
Created by 88 Cups of Tea
Interview with E.B. Lewis
Created by Charleston Magazine
Interview with E.B. Lewis
Created by Reading Rockets
Interview with E.B. Lewis
Created by Kidlit 411
On being an artistrator with E.B. Lewis
Created by AdLit
On his uncle's influence with E.B. Lewis
Created by AdLit
On turning trauma into triumph with E.B. Lewis
Created by AdLit
On figuring out the trick with E.B. Lewis
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On becoming a children's book illustrator with E.B. Lewis
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On weaving a cloth with E.B. Lewis
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On inspiration from a gum wrapper with E.B. Lewis
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Comprehension Graphic Organizers
Created by TeachingBooks
Teacher Guide from Nikki Grimes
Created by Nikki Grimes
Multiple Inteligences Projects from Nikki Grimes
Created by Nikki Grimes
Book Readings 1
Complete Reading of "John Coleman" narrated by Nikki Grimes
Created by Nikki Grimes
Awards & Distinctions 6
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2003
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Illustrator Winner, 2003; Author Honor, 2003
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2003
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2003
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2002
Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2002
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