The answer to my “ why” started with an idea….
The idea for this book came straight from my classroom. As I searched for a resource to help my second-grade students understand the Pledge of Allegiance, I realized I couldn’t find a book that explained it in the way I envisioned. Rather than settle for “close enough,” I decided to write the story I wished I had found.
Through the eyes of George, a curious second-grade boy, children are invited on a journey to discover why we recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning and what those words truly mean. My hope is that this story does more than help children memorize the pledge. I hope it encourages meaningful conversations, inspires an appreciation for our country, and helps young readers understand the values of unity, freedom, respect, and responsibility that this pledge represents.
It is my hope that every child who reads this book will not only learn the words of the Pledge of Allegiance but also carry its meaning in their hearts.
Tricia Nichols 