02226cam a22003373u 4500 23424 UtSlPG 20260610133534.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en nav iso639-1 PE King, Cecil S. The Flag of My Country = Shikéyah Bidah Na'at'a'í Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Navajo New World Readers, 2 Release date is 2007-11-09 Produced by David Starner, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Flag of My Country = Shikéyah Bidah Na'at'a'í" by Cecil S. King is an educational reader written in the early 1950s. This book is part of the Navajo New World Readers series and is aimed at young Navajo adolescents who are learning English. The likely topic of the book centers around themes of identity, belonging, and cultural transition as it explores the connection between the Navajo youth and their country, the United States. In "The Flag of My Country," the narrative is presented from the perspective of a Navajo boy who reflects on his life, family, and the significance of the American flag. Through simple language and illustrations, the boy shares his thoughts about his home in Arizona, his family members, and daily activities such as herding sheep and attending school. The story emphasizes the boy's aspirations for the future, highlighting his desire to learn various skills and contribute to his community. Ultimately, the flag symbolizes his identity, cultural heritage, and the promise of education and opportunity within the broader context of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Navajo language -- Readers Flags -- United States Navajo New World Readers, 2 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23424 64476 64476