Dreams Take Flight: The Story of Deaf Pilot Nellie Zabel Willhite

Dreams Take Flight: The Story of Deaf Pilot Nellie Zabel Willhite - Hardcover

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Dreams Take Flight: The Story of Deaf Pilot Nellie Zabel Willhite

Dreams Take Flight: The Story of Deaf Pilot Nellie Zabel Willhite - Hardcover

$19.00
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by Brittany Richman (Author), Alisha Monnin (Illustrator)

Nellie Zabel Willhite's story dips and soars like an airplane in flight.

After losing her hearing at four and following a tumultuous education, Nellie Zabel was introduced to the world of flight while working at the Sioux Falls airport. The planes and pilots captured her imagination as she watched them sail alongside the birds. With some encouragement, she enrolled in pilot training--carefully tailoring the courses to accommodate her deafness. In 1928, she took off on her own, becoming the first female pilot in South Dakota--and the first deaf pilot in the nation.

This Own Voices, Own Stories Award winning book tells Nellie's story from the perspective of an author with a hearing loss and is supported by Easterseals.

Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.1 x 11.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 01, 2025
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