That Flag
By Tameka Fryer Brown
The Story
A girl named Keira begins to question her close friendship with her neighbor Bianca after learning what the Confederate flag flying on Bianca's porch actually means.
Why It's Special
For families ready to talk honestly about symbols, history, and what friendship can survive, this book opens the door gently but doesn't let anyone off the hook.
- Big idea: Loving someone doesn't mean ignoring the harm a symbol they embrace can cause — real friendship requires honest reckoning, not easy overlooking.
- Vibes: Tender, thoughtful, quietly weighty
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on understanding history's effect on today
- respond well to stories that open up hard conversations
- are learning about symbols and what they really mean
- like books that explore friendship across differences
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & understanding: What did Keira learn about the flag on Bianca's porch that made her start to question their friendship?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Keira felt when she realized what the flag meant to other people, even if Bianca saw it differently?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever learned something new about a friend or their family that made you see them differently?
- History & meaning: Why do you think it's important to understand the history behind a symbol like a flag?
- Imagination: If you were Keira, what would you want to say to Bianca about the flag?
