by L. J. Maxie (Author) The story of Bessie Coleman, first African American aviatrix. The Bessie Coleman story is narrated by Tommie Sue Parker and based on the life of Bessie Coleman. Author Biography ABOUT THE AUTHOR Atlanta, Texas, the birthplace of Bessie Coleman, is also home for L.J. Maxie. Maxie is an educator, with a Master's degree in education. She is the author of Stephanie's Emerald Fever, as well as the stage play production, The Emerald Fever. Maxie is a speaker and advocate for Prevention of Family Violence. Available publications include: Stephanie's Emerald Fever, Cherubs, a children's book to promote kid safety, and Beulah the Butterfly, a children's book with a focus on behavioral modification. FMI contact: maxie1661@aol.com Audience: Children, Juvenile, Middle School. Tags: Aviation, Space, (Early Pioneers), Women's Non-Fiction, African American History, Trailblazers. The Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy, Inc. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 14, 2011