An inspiring picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.Hazel Ying Lee was born fearless -- she was not afraid of anything, and the moment she took her first airplane ride, she knew where she belonged. When people scoffed at her dreams of becoming a pilot, Hazel wouldn't take no for an answer. She joined the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. It was a dangerous job, but Hazel flew with joy and boldness.This moving, true story about a groundbreaking figure will inspire young readers to challenge barriers and reach for the sky.
ISBN: | 9780759554955 |
Publisher: | Little, Brown |
Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
Published date: | 11 Mar 2021 |
DEWEY: | 629.13092 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 48 |
Weight: | 398g |
Height: | 212mm |
Width: | 260mm |
Spine width: | 13mm |