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Sto caricando le informazioni... My Red, White, and Bluedi Alana Tyson
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Iscriviti per consentire a LibraryThing di scoprire se ti piacerà questo libro. Attualmente non vi sono conversazioni su questo libro. What does the American flag mean to you? It can symbolize freedom, hope and pride in American citizenship, but it also represents painful history for many and a fight for equality that endures to this day. It also reminds us of the Black historical figures who helped shape America. An author's note discusses the varying ways Black Americans show patriotism and protest inequality.
An effective, accessible acknowledgment that both the U.S. flag and history are deeply fraught. uses age-appropriate language and examples to bring clarity to an abstract concept. ...Ladd’s bold, painterly illustrations, crafted with acrylics, textured cut paper, tissue paper, and colored pencil, illuminate and expand the ideas in the text. Elenchi di rilievo
"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"-- Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)973.04History and Geography North America United States United States Ethnic And National GroupsClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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The nameless young narrator expresses pride in the flag that waves at their home, greeting friends and strangers who pass by. For the child, the flag is part of their diverse community, a message reinforced by their teacher. The narrator’s grandpa agrees but shares that the flag is also a reminder of the nation’s history of injustice. For many, there are still problems that cause some citizens to protest the flag as a symbol of a country that has not lived up to its creed. Grandpa emphasizes that everyone has the right to protest—for instance, by kneeling during the singing of the national anthem—but notes that they can also take pride in the flag, and he reminds the child of contributions of Black Americans like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., who helped make this country what it is. Grandpa’s strongest message to his grandchild is that they have a choice in how they use their voice. Tyson uses age-appropriate language and examples to bring clarity to an abstract concept. The warm relationship between Grandpa and the child gives the narrative a reassuring tone. Ladd’s bold, painterly illustrations, crafted with acrylics, textured cut paper, tissue paper, and colored pencil, illuminate and expand the ideas in the text. (This book was digitally reviewed.)
An effective, accessible acknowledgment that both the U.S. flag and history are deeply fraught. (author’s note) (Picture book. 4-8)
-Kirkus Review