Based on true events, A Flag’s Journey is a powerful story about identity and standing up to injustice—told through the eyes of a young Puerto Rican boy in 1990s New York City. Ten-year-old Andrés Rivera loves baseball and spending time with his best friend. After a championship win with his Little League team, he goes with his family and best friend to the Puerto Rican Day Parade. What begins as a joyful day of cultural pride and celebration takes a sudden turn when Andrés becomes the target of a racist incident involving the Puerto Rican flag—an act that makes newspaper headlines. As he questions what happened, Andrés has eye-opening conversations with family, teachers, and classmates about Puerto Rican history, the impact of racism, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. Through these experiences, he gains a deeper appreciation for community, the strength of friendship, and—most of all—the power of young people to create change. A Flag’s Journey is a meaningful and uplifting chapter book featuring relatable characters and vibrant illustrations. With a historical timeline and glossary included, it’s a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and family reading time—perfect for readers ages 9–12. The creative team behind A Flag’s Journey: Author Iris Morales is an activist, educator, and author whose work focuses on economic, racial, and gender justice. She has taught in classrooms, developed media literacy programs for children and young adults, and organized social justice initiatives. A Flag’s Journey is her first children's chapter book, following Vicki: A Summer of Change, a co-authored picture book. She is also the author of several history books for adults. Visit: https://irismoralesnyc.wordpress.com. Illustrator Victor Tavares is a Brazilian mixed-media artist and award-winning illustrator of internationally published books. His work has earned awards from the U.S. Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy, among many others. Victor shares this personal statement: "I'm proud to illustrate this story! I hope it will be told and retold, spreading ideas of justice." Follow his work on Instagram: @victor_tavares_art Story Consultant Adrien B. Morales grew up in New York City, where he attended school, played multiple sports, built close friendships, and enjoyed the vibrant culture of his Puerto Rican family and community. He draws on these experiences to bring depth and authenticity to A Flag's Journey , a collaboration that has further sparked his interest in creative writing. Now living in Western New York, Adrien enjoys reading books with his young son. For more information, visit www.RedSugarcanePress.com.