Pub Date: January 31, 2023
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2022930129
Lexile Code: 0000
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 06 to 10
Physical Info: 0.40" H x 10.10" L x 10.10" W ( 1.05 lbs) 40 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Prejudice Racism and Colorism | African American and Black | General | Diversity and Multicultural | Values and Virtues | Historical | United States 21st Century | Biographical | United States | Violence | School and Education | Family | Multigenerational
Description: "Bianca is Keira's best friend. At school they are inseparable. But Keira questions their friendship when she learns more about the meaning of the Confederate flag hanging from Biancas front porch. Will the two friends be able to overlook their distinct understandings of the flag? Or will they reckon with the flags effect on yesterday and today?"--]cProvided by publisher.
Brief description:
Tameka Fryer Brown writes books for children. Her picture books include Brown Baby Lullaby; Around Our Way on Neighbors' Day; Twelve Dinging Doorbells; My Cold Plum Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood; and Not Done Yet: Shirley Chisholm's Fight for Change. Her work also appears in the anthology, We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices. Tameka is an active member of KidLit in Color, a group of BIPOC creatives, and she currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can visit her at www.tamekafryerbrown.com.
Review Quotes:
This is a prime example of how a picture book can help younger readers understand difficult topics. A thoughtful and age-appropriate exploration of a somber subject. - Kirkus Reviews
Tameka Fryer Brown pens an honest, contemporary, soul-shocking story, with deep and painful roots. That Flag will prayerfully lead to hundreds of thousands of mending moments and healing hearts. - Derrick Barnes, Newbery Honoree and National Book Award Finalist
A necessary read for all young people in this country. - Traci Sorell, Two-time Sibert Medal and Orbis Pictus Honoree
[U]nmistakable - Booklist
A brave and deeply affecting story about friendship, perspective, anti-racism, and the importance of understanding history. This may be an essential book about a cultural flashpoint. - School Library Journal (starred review)
Told with tenderness and care, That Flag explores the power of asking questions, the power of understanding history, and ultimately the power of friendship. An essential book for every American home and classroom. - Renée Watson, #1 NYT Bestselling Author, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
[A] layered introduction to issues around white supremacy and racism that is still accessible to young readers. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books