Wind Flyers - by Angela Johnson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Johnson presents this bittersweet story about a young boy inspired by his great-great uncle, who was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite squadron of black pilots during World War II.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and <i>New York Times</i> bestselling illustrator Loren Long introduce readers to a band of under-celebrated World War II heroes--the Tuskegee Airmen.</b> <p/><i>All he ever wanted to do was fly.</i> <p/>With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This is beautiful! A perfect way to educate young people and make them aware of the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen. This book makes me even prouder that my dad was a member of this prestigious group. -- Robin Roberts, anchor, ABC News, <i>Good Morning America</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Angela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels <i>The First Part Last</i>, <i>Heaven</i>, and <i>Toning the Sweep</i>. <i>The First Part Last</i> was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels <i>Looking for Red</i> and <i>A Certain October</i>. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book <i>When I Am Old with You</i>, illustrated by David Soman; <i>Wind Flyers</i> and <i>I Dream of Trains</i>, both illustrated by Loren Long; and <i>Lottie Paris Lives Here </i>and its sequel <i>Lottie Paris and the Best Place</i>, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include <i>A Sweet Smell of Roses</i>, <i>Just Like Josh Gibson</i>, <i>The Day Ray Got Away</i>, and <i>All Different Now</i>. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com. <p/>Loren Long illustrated President Barack Obama's <i>Of Thee I Sing</i>; the newest version of <i>The Little Engine that Could</i> by Watty Piper; Madonna's second picture book, <i>Mr. Peabody's Apples</i>; <i>Nightsong</i> by Ari Berk; Frank McCourt's <i>Angela and the Baby Jesus</i>; <i>Love</i> by Matt de la Peña; and <i>If I Was the Sunshine </i>by Julie Fogliano. He also wrote and illustrated the Otis series and was part of the Design Garage for Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. Loren's work has appeared in <i>Time</i>, <i>Sports Illustrated</i>, <i>Forbes</i>, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, and <i>The Atlantic</i>. He lives with his wife and two sons in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him at LorenLong.com.
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