Sky High by Marissa Moss

Moss, Marissa Sky High, illustrated by Carl Angel. Tricycle Press, 2009. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK. Maggie’s family would go every Sunday to the nearby airport to watch the planes. When WWII arrived, she jumped at the opportunity to go to flight school and train to become a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot), following her dreams and telling her own true story. Maggie’s story is amazing not only because she is a woman, but because she is of Chinese ancestry, and was often regarded as the enemy by those who didn’t know her. This is a great picture book to read aloud when talking about WWII, flight, or women’s rights. EL, MS – ADVISABLE.