
What's the Big Deal about Elections
Matt Faulkner
(Illustrator)Description
Did you know that Election Day is on Tuesday because that was the best day for farmers to vote? Or that George Washington was our only elected president who ran unopposed? Or that Native Americans were only given the right to vote in 1924? It's all true!
We hear a lot about political campaigns on the news, but there's tons to know about elections beyond the politics of each race. Who gets to vote? Who gets to run? What do elected officials do once they're in office--and what do candidates do if they lose? Why do people fight so hard for the right to vote? In this kid-friendly, fact-filled book, young readers will find out how Americans choose their leaders, local and federal, and why elections should matter to them, even if they can't vote (yet)!
Praise for What's the Big Deal About Elections
An informative introduction to the importance of voting, and a great choice for group reading choice before election season. --School Library Journal
An empowering choice. --Kirkus Reviews
This latest entry into the What's the Big Deal about . . . series is an upbeat discussion starter. --Booklist
Product Details
Publisher | Philomel Books |
Publish Date | August 28, 2018 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781524738075 |
Dimensions | 11.5 X 9.1 X 0.5 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Matt Faulkner (www.mattfaulkner.com) is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator who graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. With 39 illustrated books to his credit, Matt enjoys working on projects both historical and fantastical in nature (and he concentrates very hard not to get them confused). His most recent graphic novel Gainjin: American Prisoner of War (Disney/Hyperion) won the Asian/PacificALA award for 2015. He is married to author and children's librarian, Kris Remenar. They worked together to create the delightful picture book Groundhog's Dilemma (Charlesbridge). They live with their two kids and two cats in the lower right hand corner of Michigan. Follow him on Twitter @MattFaulkner1.
Reviews
An informative introduction to the importance of voting, and a great choice for group reading choice before election season. --School Library Journal
An empowering choice. --Kirkus Reviews
This latest entry into the What's the Big Deal about . . . series is an upbeat discussion starter. --Booklist
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