Bessie the motorcycle queen
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Kristensen, Charlot, illustrator.
Published
New York : Orchard Books, [2022].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Status
Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Picture Book
E SMI
1 available
E SMI
1 available
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John & Judy Gay Library - Picture Book | E SMI | Checked Out | July 23, 2024 |
| Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library - Picture Book | E SMI | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Motorcyclists -- Juvenile literature.
Motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Stringfield, Bessie, -- 1911-1993 -- Juvenile literature.
Women motorcyclists -- Juvenile literature.
Women motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African American women -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Motorcyclists -- Juvenile literature.
Motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Stringfield, Bessie, -- 1911-1993 -- Juvenile literature.
Women motorcyclists -- Juvenile literature.
Women motorcyclists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Published
New York : Orchard Books, [2022].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Level 4.8, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 37).
Citation/References
School Library Journal,,August 12, 2022
Citation/References
Publishers Weekly,,October 24, 2022
Citation/References
Booklist,,August 15, 2022
Citation/References
Kirkus Reviews,,July 15, 2022
Description
"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
5-8,Brodart.
Target Audience
K-3,Brodart.
Target Audience
NP,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.8,0.5,517665.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, C. R., & Kristensen, C. (2022). Bessie the motorcycle queen (First edition.). Orchard Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Charles R., 1969- and Charlot, Kristensen. 2022. Bessie the Motorcycle Queen. Orchard Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Charles R., 1969- and Charlot, Kristensen. Bessie the Motorcycle Queen Orchard Books, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, Charles R., and Charlot Kristensen. Bessie the Motorcycle Queen First edition., Orchard Books, 2022.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.