Show Up and Vote

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Age Range
4+
Release Date
August 27, 2024
ISBN
978-0593383773
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From the Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, political activist, and feminist icon comes a story of connectedness and collective responsibility, as told through the eyes of a young child going to vote for the first time.

Singer-songwriter, activist, feminist, and best-selling author Ani Di Franco has penned a lyrical narrative for her youngest audience: 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. Rachelle Baker adds an authentic neighborhood feel in a range of bright, bold colors and familiar faces, establishing a realistic and relatable setting. An age-appropriate call-to-action for all young citizens.

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Civic Duty for Young Citizens
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
Show Up and Vote follows a young girl learning about going to vote. The story captures some of my earliest memories and sentiments, including not being sure why I had to go with my mom and then feeling proud that I received a sticker and “helped.” That early accompaniment helped ensure I would grow up and know what to do to vote, and this book gives that same role modeling without dipping into politics. The illustrations have earthy tones and a style reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s evoking a nostalgic feel rather than a modern vibe. It also includes depictions of varied people to show that as a community we are all part of the process of choosing. The method of voting depicted looks more like how I grew up than how my state currently looks, piquing my interest in current methods around the country or why the author/illustrator chose the older version of voting. Overall, this book is a good explanation and role model for civic duty for young readers.
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