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I Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora

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I Pledge Allegiance

Paperback – Picture Book, September 20, 2016

Pat Mora

Random House Children's Books · Paperback · September 20, 2016

Reading lane: Patriotic Holidays

Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Learning Together

A child and her great-aunt make the Pledge a shared act of practice, memory, and pride.

Come here for

  • A warm intergenerational take on civic belonging
  • The Pledge learned side by side

Expect

  • Questions, stories, and memories woven into practice
  • Two moments of standing tall and proud

Book Details

Authors
Pat Mora
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
September 20, 2016
Format
Paperback
Theme
Patriotic Holidays · US: Hispanic & Latino Stories
Reading lane
Patriotic Holidays

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • US: Hispanic & Latino Stories

  • Family Stories

  • U.S. Stories

About This Book

Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning the Pledge this week, at school—at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together—asking questions and sharing stories and memories—until they both stan...

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Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby is also learning the Pledge this week, at school—at the end of the week, she will stand up in front of everyone and lead the class in the Pledge. Libby and Lobo practice together—asking questions and sharing stories and memories—until they both stand tall and proud, with their hands over their hearts.

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