Lilian Bland
An Amazing Aviatrix
Haley Healey, illustrated by Kimiko Fraser
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Age range
4+
- Second book in a new series of picture books by Healey and Fraser: Trailblazing Canadians Series
- Books in the series tell the life stories of captivating, unique, and diverse women in straightforward narratives for early readers.
- Part of a trend in children’s literature to tell true stories and the lives of historic, innovative, and diverse people; similar to Little People, Big Dreams and Scholastic Canada Biography series.
- Contains a historical timeline, ideal for educational or classroom use.
- No other direct comp—this is the first children’s picture book dedicated to Lilian Bland’s life story.
- Market interest in historic female aviators; lots of children’s books about Amelia Earhart.
- Themes & topics include overcoming adversity, bravery, breaking gender barriers, innovation, homesteading, artistic pursuit, and personal strength.