Kwame Votes

by Artika R. Tyner, Chasity Hampton (Illustrator)

Overview

Kwame is excited to tell his family who he voted for and why in his school student government election.

To his surprise, his family is also getting ready to be part of Election Day. He spends a celebratory afternoon with his family eating and talking about why voting is important before all going together to the polling place. Kwame learns that voting is communication between the government and the people. He understands that because of voting, elected officials can be held accountable, and people can communicate their opinions about how to solve community problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781959223856
Publisher:	Planting People Growing Justice Press
Publication date:	09/10/2024
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 11.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.

Chasity Hampton has been a professional illustrator for a decade. Starting Whimsical Designs by CJ, LLC, she aspired to craft art that reconnects people with their inner child. Hampton endeavors to evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia through her art.

Editorial Reviews

"Hampton's unlined illustrations are dominated by blue, with stripes and stars adding thematic emphasis to this straightforward work of civic participation."

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