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Your Vote Matters

How We Elect the US President

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This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!

There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America — and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.

This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process — from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.

Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs, maps, illustrations, charts, and infographics aimed at making the information inside as accessible and kid-friendly as possible.

Your Vote Matters is the perfect book to not only help kids understand how elections work — but why it's important to participate in every single one.

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    • Booklist

      April 1, 2024
      Grades 2-5 This book describes the presidential election process and the reasons voting matters using clear language that's accessible for young readers. It covers the branches of government, the role of the president, how elections work, who can vote, and suggestions for what kids can do even though they're not old enough to vote. Additionally, the steps to running for president, the process of voting (and the issues that might affect voting, such as gerrymandering), and the electoral college are described. It also explains what happens after the president is elected, from the inauguration to life in the White House and after office. Interesting supplementary information is found in "It's a Fact" and "Did You Know?" sidebars. A list of the presidents, their political party, and the dates they were in office is included. Information is presented in colorful text boxes, and underlined glossary words link to more information (not seen). Colorful, visually appealing illustrations, infographics, maps, charts, and black-and-white photos enhance the text. This kid-friendly book is a useful and informative primer on presidential elections.

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      March 15, 2024
      A succinct, snappy look at U.S. presidents, their duties, and voters' crucial responsibilities in electing them. Packed with facts, this primer is notable for its clear, coherent font choice and its colorful, clean images that make it stand out among similar titles. Small callout boxes along the way clarify points for anyone newer to the ins and outs of American government, while persuasive, age-appropriate writing effectively makes clear why the book's contents are so significant. Katzman also lays out the differences between the Democrat and Republican Parties (and looks at several independent parties), explores primaries and caucuses, and discusses campaigning. The book also doesn't have a recency bias, since the author includes facts about a variety of presidents, such as George Washington and William Henry Harrison (who gave the longest inauguration speech in history and was the first president to die while in office). This history is balanced well with more recent leaders, including Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump, which will resonate with young people hearing and reading the news today. Children reading quickly might be tripped up by a slightly confusing timeline, but the text's exploration of fairness in politics, including well-written and thorough explanations of gerrymandering and voter suppression, makes this a highly recommended addition. An accurate, necessary read for young voters-in-training. (glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 7-10)

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