That Flag
That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown is a poignant picture book published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2023. This 40-page work explores the complexities of friendship through the lens of two young girls, Keira and Bianca, who live across the street from each other. As their bond is tested by the Confederate flag displayed at Bianca’s home, the narrative delves into themes of racism and historical understanding, prompting readers to reflect on the implications of such symbols in contemporary society.
In That Flag, readers will find a thoughtful examination of the girls’ friendship as they confront the meanings and histories associated with the flag. The book serves as a conversation starter for both younger and older generations, encouraging discussions about social themes, prejudice, and the importance of understanding history. Additionally, it includes back matter that provides context on the Confederate flag, enriching the reading experience and fostering deeper engagement with the subject matter.
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An affecting picture book from Tameka Fryer Brown and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith (The 1619 Project: Born on the Water) that challenges the meaning behind the still-waving Confederate flag through the friendship of two young girls who live across the street from each other.
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 Bianca’s front porch. Will the two friends be able to overlook their distinct understandings of the flag? Or will they reckon with the flag’s effect on yesterday and today?
In That Flag, Tameka Fryer Brown and Nikkolas Smith graciously tackle the issues of racism, the value of friendship, and the importance of understanding history so that we move forward together in a thought-provoking, stirring, yet ultimately tender tale.
A perfect conversation starter for the older and younger generations alike, this book includes back matter on the history of the Confederate flag and notes from the creators.
A 2024 Jane Addams Peace Association Children’s Book Award Picture Book — Honor
A 2023 NYPL Best Book for Kids
A 2023 NPR Best Book for Kids
A 2023 Charlotte Huck Honor for Outstanding Fiction for Children
A 2023 SLJ Best Book for Kids
A 2023 Nerdy Book Award Winner
A 2024 Notable Book for a Global Society by the International Librarian Association’s Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group
A 2023-24 MCS Martin Luther King “Living the Dream” Book Award Nominee
2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Books Award List Selection
2023 MISelf in Books List for Upper Elementary as selected by certified school librarians who are members of the Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)
2024 Comstock Read Aloud Book Award Winner
School Library Journal (starred review)
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