NEW RELEASE!  A FLAG'S JOURNEY

A Powerful Story of Identity, Friendship, and Activism

RED SUGARCANE PRESS is pleased to present A Flag's Journey a powerful and engaging story for readers ages 9 to 12, based on actual events in New York City in the 1990s. With relatable characters, vibrant illustrations, and a moving narrative, this chapter book invites readers to explore themes of identity, community, and justice.

 

At the center of the story is Andrés Rivera, a 10-year-old Puerto Rican boy who loves baseball. After a thrilling Little League win, Andrés joins his best friend and family at the Puerto Rican Day Parade for a joyful celebration of music and culture. But when a racist incident involving the Puerto Rican flag makes headlines, Andrés grapples with tough questions. In the process, he gains a deeper understanding of his heritage and the importance of speaking up for what's right.

 

A Flag’s Journey is an empowering story of awareness and identity, and a springboard for meaningful conversations; it also includes a glossary and timeline. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family reading, it touches on themes of Puerto Rican history and culture, racism, the influence of media, and activism.

 

Iris Morales is the author with Victor Tavares as the illustrator and Adrien B. Morales as a story consultant. 

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON, INGRAMSPARK, and other online platforms.

VICKI AND A SUMMER OF CHANGE!  ¡VICKI Y UN VERANO DE CAMBIO!

 Bilingual Children's book

English / Spanish

 

RED SUGARCANE PRESS is pleased to present its first children's book, VICKI and A Summer of Change! ¡VICKI y un verano de cambio!  Inspired by actual events in East Harlem, New York in 1969, the story centers on the activities of area residents and members of the Young Lords Organization to make positive community changes.

 

When the city's sanitation trucks did not haul away the street garbage, the neighborhood was overwhelmed with trash and sickening smells. Young Lords and community members mobilize to sweep the streets. Vicki, and her older sister, Valentina, join them. “You’re never too young to make a difference!” they say and discover they too can help change the world.

Raquel M. Ortiz and Iris Morales are co-authors of the story. Somos Arte design studios produced the artwork under the direction of Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez with Sabrina Cintron as illustrator and Eliana Falcon as colorist.

VICKI and A Summer of Change! ¡VICKI y un verano de cambio! is a beautifully illustrated bilingual book for children 5 to 8 years old. Topics of social and environmental justice are presented in an accessible and age-appropriate way.
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.

COMPANION COLORING BOOK

Vicki and A Summer of Change! Coloring Book /

¡Vicki y un verano de cambio! Libro de colorear

 

Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

 

★ Beautiful illustrations based on the children's book.★

 

Included are 20 stunning black and white illustrations ready for coloring. Each page shows the story of community solidarity in 1969 when members of the Young Lords Organization united with East Harlem residents to challenge lack of city services in the neighborhood.

 

The pages illustrate scenes of the East Harlem neighborhood and residents, and community activism.