Flag Day, June 14, is a day to honor and learn about the "Stars and Stripes." The American flag has a colorful history and interesting evolution. Flag Day recognizes the June day in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. It is important that our students understand the symbolism that our flag has and what that means to our country. However, this is also a great segway into other countries flags as well. There is a lot that can be addressed through this one holiday: the history of our flag, symbolic icons for America and the meaning behind other countries flag colors and symbols; so let’s get started! For young students, a book is always an entertaining way to introduce a