TAMI LEWIS BROWN lives in Washington, D.C. This is her first book.
FRANÇOIS ROCA has illustrated many picture books, including Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing by April Jones Prince and Muhammad Ali: Champion of the World by Jonah Winter. He lives and works outside Paris, France.
“François Roca's oil paintings capture [Elinor’s] sunny determination as well as the lure of the wide skies and the open cockpit.” —The Washington Post
“Look out, Amelia Earhart. This underdog story features a lesser-known female pilot who gained eminence in the 1920s. At age 16, Elinor Smith became the youngest pilot in the U.S. But when newspapers belittled her accomplishment, she took a dare to fly under one of New York City's bridges–upping the ante by flying under four of them. . . It’s a stirring tale of determination and moxie.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“Brown’s prose is crystalline, lively and reads well aloud. Roca captures the air and sky beautifully…” —Kirkus Reviews
“This is an excellent introduction to a lesser-known but fascinating adventurer.” —School Library Journal
“Inspiration soars from every page.” —Booklist
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