A fascinating story of David Harris’s trailblazing journey. Can’t wait to share with my middle schoolers

David Harris went to the Ohio State University, joined the ROTC and became the first African American man to be a pilot for a commercial airline. He did all of this with the threat of the cold war, Emmet Till's murder, and Jim Crow sanctions hanging over his head. Reader's learn what it feels like to be on call for a country that doesn't consider you a full citizen. It is a quick and accessible read for middle grade students.