Bessie the Motorcycle Queen
by Charles R. Smith Jr. illustrated by Charlot KristensenImages
- Grades: K - 2
- Ages: 6 - 8
- Format: Hardcover Book
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Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, as she breaks through barriers and rides her way into the history books. True story of a trailblazer in the world of women’s sports.
Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, as she breaks through barriers and rides her way into the history books. True story of a trailblazer in the world of women’s sports.
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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 crisscrossed 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. Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all children to pursue their dreams.
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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. Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all children to pursue their dreams.
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Product Details
- Grades: K - 2
- Ages: 6 - 8
- Product Type: Book
- Page Count: 40 pages
- Dimensions: 11" x 9"
- Language: English
- Subject & Themes: Black, African & African American, Women, Motorcycles, Racing, Prejudice & Racism, 20th Century America, Journeys & Travels
- Genre: Biography & Autobiography
- ISBN 13: 978-1-338-75247-2
