{"product_id":"wind-flyers-9780689848797","title":"Wind Flyers","description":"\u003cb\u003eThree-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator Loren Long introduce readers to a band of under-celebrated World War II heroes--the Tuskegee Airmen.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll he ever wanted to do was fly.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAngela Johnson has won three Coretta Scott King Awards, one each for her novels \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeaven\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToning the Sweep\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe First Part Last\u003c\/i\u003e was also the recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award. She is also the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eLooking for Red\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Certain October\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books for younger readers include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWhen I Am Old with You\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by David Soman; \u003ci\u003eWind Flyers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Dream of Trains\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Loren Long; and \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris Lives Here \u003c\/i\u003eand its sequel \u003ci\u003eLottie Paris and the Best Place\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Scott M. Fischer. Additional picture books include \u003ci\u003eA Sweet Smell of Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Josh Gibson\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Day Ray Got Away\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll Different Now\u003c\/i\u003e. In recognition of her outstanding talent, Angela was named a 2003 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Kent, Ohio. Visit her at AJohnsonAuthor.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLoren Long illustrated President Barack Obama's \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e; the newest version of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Engine that Could\u003c\/i\u003e by Watty Piper; Madonna's second picture book, \u003ci\u003eMr. Peabody's Apples\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eNightsong\u003c\/i\u003e by Ari Berk; Frank McCourt's \u003ci\u003eAngela and the Baby Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e by Matt de la Peña; and \u003ci\u003eIf I Was the Sunshine \u003c\/i\u003eby Julie Fogliano. He also wrote and illustrated the Otis series and was part of the Design Garage for Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. Loren's work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his wife and two sons in Cincinnati, Ohio. Visit him at LorenLong.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614226911506,"sku":"9780689848797","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c85012bc-fe1f-4f88-9daf-150fe4315a21.jpg?v=1732434207","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wind-flyers-9780689848797","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}