A popular choice for middle-grade readers, this historical fiction novel offers a different perspective on aviation.
You can find digital copies and previews through OverDrive (via your local library) or purchase it on Apple Books . 2. Born to Fly by Michael Ferrari
The search for a often leads readers to several different titles, as this popular phrase has inspired works ranging from historical non-fiction to inspiring memoirs and children's fiction. Depending on which version you are looking for,
Review of Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race Across America
This is perhaps the most sought-after version, written by the acclaimed non-fiction author Steve Sheinkin.
Set in 1929, just nine years after women gained the right to vote, this book chronicles the first all-female cross-country air race . It features legendary aviators like Amelia Earhart , Louise Thaden , and Elinor Smith as they battle sexism, primitive navigation, and even suspected sabotage to prove women could fly just as well as men.
1. Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race Across America by Steve Sheinkin
A popular choice for middle-grade readers, this historical fiction novel offers a different perspective on aviation.
You can find digital copies and previews through OverDrive (via your local library) or purchase it on Apple Books . 2. Born to Fly by Michael Ferrari
The search for a often leads readers to several different titles, as this popular phrase has inspired works ranging from historical non-fiction to inspiring memoirs and children's fiction. Depending on which version you are looking for,
Review of Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race Across America
This is perhaps the most sought-after version, written by the acclaimed non-fiction author Steve Sheinkin.
Set in 1929, just nine years after women gained the right to vote, this book chronicles the first all-female cross-country air race . It features legendary aviators like Amelia Earhart , Louise Thaden , and Elinor Smith as they battle sexism, primitive navigation, and even suspected sabotage to prove women could fly just as well as men.
1. Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race Across America by Steve Sheinkin