{"product_id":"queen-of-the-skies","title":"QUEEN OF THE SKIES","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eThis heartfelt book brings to life the extraordinary legacy of Bessie Coleman—the first African American and Native American female pilot who defied the odds and shattered barriers in aviation. Featuring rare family photos and stories passed down through generations, this book is a celebration of Bessie’s spirit, her trailblazing journey, and her enduring influence on future aviators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eMore than a biography, this is a story of love, perseverance, and the shared mission of breaking barriers so others may soar. Perfect for history enthusiasts, aviation lovers, and anyone seeking inspiration, this book reminds us that, as Bessie said, “The sky is the only place where prejudice doesn’t exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eBefore our beloved aviators, like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, Bessie Coleman was the first African American and Native American woman to receive her pilot’s license. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen of the Skies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis an intimate portrait of Bessie Coleman, told in collaboration with the family from their perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eFrom her humble upbringing picking cotton in Waxahachie, Texas at the turn of the century, Bessie never gave up on her aviation dreams, despite all the odds against her. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eShe made her way to Chicago and learned French, and then moved overseas to France to learn how to fly as she faced many obstacles in the US. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eHer story is an inspiring tale of hope, inspiration and determination of a woman whose very existence in aviation defied the injustice and racism of the time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eBessie continues to inspire aviators today. Here is the story of her deepest desires, the people she loved, the determination behind each milestone, and how she succeeded in changing aviation forever with her indominable spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Queen B Production LLC is our founder, Captain Beth Powell, a trailblazer in the aviation industry and a beacon of inspiration. As a Captain for the largest Airline in the world, and an Aviation Industry Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist, Beth's journey from a small parish in St. Mary, Jamaica, to making history as is a testament to the power of dreams and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeth's mother dreamed of a brighter future for her daughters, instilling in them the value of education and the importance of a positive outlook. Following this ethos, Beth soared beyond traditional boundaries, obtaining her pilot licenses and a degree in Professional Aeronautics by her late teens, and later achieving the milestone of leading an' historic all-Black female flight crew in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint Length: 194 Pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: February 25th, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 5.5 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 1961600463\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome copies may be signed editions. Please specify in the order notes if you have a preference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Banyan Pilot Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53250008383793,"sku":"QUEENOFSKIES-BOOK","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/3924\/5873\/files\/Queen_of_the_skies_book.png?v=1773946206","url":"https:\/\/banyanpilotshop.com\/products\/queen-of-the-skies","provider":"Banyan Pilot Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}