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Published
2016
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Subgenre
Historical
ISBN
9781481449380
Section
Middle Grade

You Can Fly

Carole Boston Weatherford

The Tuskegee Airmen overcome racism and segregation to train as pilots and fly in World War II.

  • NCTE Notable Verse Novel 2017
  • ALSC Notable Children's Book 2017
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Themes

Race & racismWar & conflictReal lives & history

Mood

Feels inspiring, informative.

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