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Long May She Wave
The True Story of Caroline Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation
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About The Book
Caroline Pickersgill came from a family of the best flag makers in Baltimore. She and her family proudly stitched the grand flag that gallantly whipped in the wind over Fort McHenry.
But when the British attacked Baltimore on September 12, 1814, would those broad stripes and bright stars still wave strong? Would America still be free and remain the home of the brave?
About The Illustrator
Holly Berry is a block printmaker and acclaimed illustrator of a number of picture books, including Colorful Dreamer, How Mama Brought the Spring (Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book), The Impudent Rooster (Society of Illustrators Silver Medal), and Market Day (Golden Kite Award). She received her BFA in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design. Holly and her husband Chris are the parents of two grown daughters and live on a small blueberry farm with their cats in Waldoboro, Maine. Learn more about Holly on her website, HollyBerryDesign.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (May 2, 2017)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481460965
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® 770L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
“A strong look at women who up took up needle and thread to inspire a town, a man, and ultimately a nation.”
– Booklist
Awards and Honors
- CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
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