A powerful story about the mixture of pride and pain that one Black
family finds in the American flag, and an invitation for each of us to
choose how we relate to America, its history, and the flag that means so
many things to so many people.
"With engaging, lyrical text, and breathtaking art...the book fits
precisely into conversations today about Black identity in America...a
bold reminder that [the flag] belongs to everyone." -Ebony
What does the American flag mean to you?
For some, it's a vision of hope and opportunity. For others, it
represents pain and loss. And for many, it's more complicated than
that--a symbol of a nation where the basic ideas of freedom and equality
are still up for debate.
From slavery and segregation through Rosa Parks and Barack Obama, the
history of Black people in America is a mixture of pride and pain. And
while the flag might mean different things to different people, with
some choosing to kneel and others to salute, ultimately, it is up to
each of us to decide: the American flag is ours to see and relate to as
we choose.
In this powerfully validating story that showcases many facets of Black
American history through the eyes of a young Black boy in conversation
with his grandfather, we are all invited to choose how to relate to
America, and to the flag that means so many things to so many people.
Praise for My Red, White, and Blue
"An effective and necessary look at patriotism, history, protest, pride,
and using your voice. The beautiful art adds so much to the text." -Teen
Librarian Toolbox
"Essential...This overview of Black history in America is an
indispensable new classroom conversation-starter." -We Are Teachers
