Let's Fly!
Barrington Irving's Record-Breaking Flight Around the World
The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world—co-authored by Barrington and award-winning author Chana Stiefel, with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice
As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football—his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually fly a plane—
WHOAAA!
After that, Barrington had big plans, and two words:
Let's Fly!
Barrington Irving worked hard to become a pilot, and even harder to inspire other people to think big too. How…
CHANA STIEFEL is a children's book author and freelance writer. She has written more than 20 nonfiction books and dozens of articles for kids. Her writing offers a fresh, new perspective on topics including wildlife, weather, volcanoes, earthquakes, skyscrapers, forensics, and many other science and history-related subjects.
Let's Fly!
Barrington Irving and Chana Stiefel; illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice
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Chana StiefelShamar Knight-Justice is an illustrator and educator based in Atlanta. He is most content eating pancakes, seeing kids explore their imaginations, and going on long walks with his wife and dog. He is also the illustrator of Ari J.'s Kinky, Curly Crown. Visit him online at www.shamarknightjustice.com.
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Let's Fly!
Barrington Irving and Chana Stiefel; illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice