A review by library_kb
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen by Charles R. Smith Jr.

adventurous informative fast-paced

4.0

Did I know about this person in history before this book? No. Do I want to know so much more about her now? Yes! I really enjoyed this picture book--the rhyming text keeps the pace moving along quickly and works quite well with the content (there weren't very many rhymes I would consider "stretches"). The illustrations are vibrant and fun to look at. The book celebrates Bessie's accomplishments, but also recognizes the many obstacles she faced as a Black woman in the 1900's. Highly recommend sharing with students!