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How we elect a president

Live-action, animation and colorful graphics explain the entire election process. Students learn about political "platforms" and "party ticket," as well as interesting factors about former presidents. They come to understand the qualifications of a presidential candidate, the differences in political parties, how presidential caucuses and primaries work, the role of national conventions and the voting process itself.

We can vote

"Introduces the reader on the process of voting"--.

Voting, race, and the law

This book delves into the struggles that people of color have faced when trying to gain the right to vote and exercise this right. This title discusses legislation that helped break down barriers to voting and looks at how people's voting rights are still at risk today.

Political participation and voting rights

This book discusses the issues, challenges, and procedure of voting and voting rights.

Election day

Helps young readers learn about democracy and its history and provides information on how elections work and what happens on election day.

Show up and vote

2024
"A picture book about the eye-opening act of voting. A young girl accompanies her mother to their local polling station and pays witness to the commonality of this experience. Her mother gently reinforces the great responsibility and importance of this act, while the girl moves through feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately, invigoration"--Provided by publisher.
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A kids book about voting

This book explains what voting is, how it works, and examines its influence through the lens of American history. It also challenges kids to wonder: why is it important? And who do you think should be able to vote? --.

Freedom Summer 1964

turning point for voting rights
2024
"Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer and learn why voting rights remain an important issue today"--Provided by publisher.

Your voice, your vote

2024
On Election Day, as they walk through their vibrant neighborhood on their way to vote, Quetta, her mother, and her grandmother face obstacle after obstacle before and after reaching their voting station, showing Quetta the importance of raising her voice.

Leo's first vote!

2024
"Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters"-- Amazon.com.

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