Long May She Wave: The True Story of Caroline Pickersgill and Her Star-Spangled Creation
Kristen Fulton, illustrated by Holly Berry
Caroline Pickersgill’s flag-making is placed in the history of the banner flown above Fort McHenry. Her female relatives and an African American indentured servant play central parts in the account. The flag later inspired the words of the U.S. national anthem. Historical background accompanies the narrative, which also incorporates lines from “The Star-Spangled Banner.” An author’s note, sources, and the anthem’s lyrics appear in the back matter.
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