Books Like Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United States
This biography captures the tactile thrill of early aviation through James Banning's mechanical ingenuity and his daring flight across a segregated landscape. The narrative pairs the technical wonder of building a plane from scraps with the high stakes of a cross country quest. Books in this family share a focus on historical pioneers who overcome systemic barriers through grit and craftsmanship.
