Voting and elections: books for elementary & middle schoolers from Multcolib Kids | Multnomah County Library

The Story of Voting Rights in America

by Diesen, Deborah

Book - 2020

A look at the evolution of voting rights in the United States, from our nation's founding to 2020. A look at the evolution of voting rights in the United States, from our nation's founding to 2020. Show less

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Your Voice, your Vote

by Henderson, Leah

Book - 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...Show more 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. Show less

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What Can A Citizen Do?

by Eggers, Dave

Book - 2018

Rhyming text explores citizenship, showing readers how seemingly unrelated actions, such as planting a tree or joining a cause can create a community. Rhyming text explores citizenship, showing readers how seemingly unrelated actions, such as planting a tree or joining a cause can create a community. Show less

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Vote for Our Future!

by McNamara, Margaret

Book - 2020

The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots. The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots. Show less

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The Walk

by Bingham, Winsome

Book - 2023

As a little girl accompanies her grandma on a walk to the polling station, members of their community join and the grandmother explains the importance of their journey. As a little girl accompanies her grandma on a walk to the polling station, members of their community join and the grandmother explains the importance of their journey. Show less

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V Is for Voting

by Farrell, Kate (Editor)

Book - 2020

"A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers." "A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers." Show less

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I Voted

Making A Choice Makes A Difference

by Shulman, Mark

Book - 2020

Every time you make a choice, you can say that you voted for it. This simple and lighthearted introduction to voting moves from making choices about food ...Show more Every time you make a choice, you can say that you voted for it. This simple and lighthearted introduction to voting moves from making choices about food and fun to the steps and strategies involved in choosing a classroom pet. It then explains how those same principles apply when we choose and vote for leaders at the local, state, and national level. Show less

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Leo's First Vote!

by Soontornvat, Christina

Book - 2024

In this picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community. In this picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community. Show less

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Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

by Beaty, Andrea

Book - 2020

Sofia is put in charge of overseeing a fair election for a class pet, but first the Questioneers must learn about elections and good journalism--and remember that being a community matters most. Sofia is put in charge of overseeing a fair election for a class pet, but first the Questioneers must learn about elections and good journalism--and remember that being a community matters most. Show less

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Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

by Beaty, Andrea

Book - 2019

When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City...Show more When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process. A story of how one voice can make a differentce and how people can come together to create something good. Show less

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Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote

by Johnson, Dinah

Book - 2024

"A picture book biography about Ida B. Wells and her life as a suffragist, with a focus on the Women's March of 1913." "A picture book biography about Ida B. Wells and her life as a suffragist, with a focus on the Women's March of 1913." Show less

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A Kids Book About Voting

by Next Up

Book - 2020

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? 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? Show less

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Election Collection

DVD - 2008

A whole new generation of patriots can be inspired by the memorable songs that explain how our government is set up and how the electoral process works. A whole new generation of patriots can be inspired by the memorable songs that explain how our government is set up and how the electoral process works. Show less

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Sadiq and the Big Election

by Nuurali, Siman

Book - 2022

Will their friendship survive when eight-year-olds Saliq and Manny both decide to run for class president? Will their friendship survive when eight-year-olds Saliq and Manny both decide to run for class president? Show less

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What's the Big Deal About Elections

by Shamir, Ruby

Book - 2018

Describes how Americans choose leaders, local and federal, and why elections should matter. Describes how Americans choose leaders, local and federal, and why elections should matter. Show less

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Your Vote Matters

How We Elect the US President

by Katzman, Rebecca

Book - 2024

Discover who is eligible to run for president, how campaigning is done, how the Electoral College works, who can vote, different ways voters cast their ballots, and what a president's duties are once sworn into office. Discover who is eligible to run for president, how campaigning is done, how the Electoral College works, who can vote, different ways voters cast their ballots, and what a president's duties are once sworn into office. Show less

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Bad Kitty for President

by Bruel, Nick

Book - 2012

When Kitty decides to run for President of the Neighborhood Cat Association, readers learn about the election process from primaries to debates to voter registration. When Kitty decides to run for President of the Neighborhood Cat Association, readers learn about the election process from primaries to debates to voter registration. Show less

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When You Grow up to Vote

How Our Government Works for You

by Roosevelt, Eleanor

Book - 2018

Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, this book explai...Show more Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, this book explains that the people in government work for the voter. Originally published in 1932, this edition has updated information and new art. Show less

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For Which We Stand

How Our Government Works and Why It Matters

by Foster, Jeff

Book - 2020

A comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Elector...Show more A comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments? Show less

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Susie B. Won't Back Down

by Finnegan, Margaret

Book - 2021

Because Susie B. has a lot to say about these very important things that she's running for student council president! But when the most usual of Usual Gen...Show more Because Susie B. has a lot to say about these very important things that she's running for student council president! But when the most usual of Usual Geniuses also enters the student council race, Susie realizes this may be a harder won fight than she thought. Even worse, Susie discovers that Susan B. Anthony wasn't as great as history makes it seem, and she did some pretty terrible things to try to help her own cause. Soon, Susie has her own tough decisions to make. Show less

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Freedom Summer 1964

Turning Point for Voting Rights

by Nnachi, Ngeri

Book - 2024

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...Show more 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. Show less

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Finish the Fight!

The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote

by Chambers, Veronica

Graphic Novel - 2020

Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many ot...Show more Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds--black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more--who helped lead the fight for suffrage? Show less

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Give Us the Vote!

Over Two Hundred Years of Fighting for the Ballot

by Rubin, Susan Goldman

Book - 2020

Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face. Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face. Show less

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