Reviews

Fly, Girl, Fly!: Shaesta Waiz Soars Around the World by Alexandra Bye, Nancy Roe Pimm

afro8921's review against another edition

4.0

This non-fiction book highlights the epic flight of Shaesta Waiz. Shaesta Waiz was able to hold on to a dream that began for her when she was about 10 years old. She was able to put aside her fears and learn how to fly planes. Shaesta is from Afghanistan and flew around the world landing in her home country.

heisereads's review against another edition

4.0

A fabulous picture book biography to pair with Shark Lady or any other about girls setting out for their dreams in male dominated spaces and pushing for more female representation in STEM.

afro75's review against another edition

4.0

This non-fiction book highlights the epic flight of Shaesta Waiz. Shaesta Waiz was able to hold on to a dream that began for her when she was about 10 years old. She was able to put aside her fears and learn how to fly planes. Shaesta is from Afghanistan and flew around the world landing in her home country.

bookdragon_library's review against another edition

5.0

Youngest women to fly solo around the world. First Afghan woman pilot. 2020 published.

This is a really great immigrant story and the illustrations are just gorgeous. It’s a story about bravery and overcoming fears. A story about determination and the success of an immigrant. There is some back matter from the author and also a message from Shaesta herself. I highly recommend this as an addition to picture book biographies.

melaniegaum's review against another edition

5.0

Such a cool and inspiring book, and absolutely gorgeous to look at! It's hard to believe there are so few female pilots. Hopefully young kids will read this book and be inspired to pursue their dreams and consider careers in STEAM.

wordnerd153's review against another edition

5.0

Inspiring picture book biography that doesn’t get bogged down by too much text.