Kwame Votes
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.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-959223-85-6
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$14.24 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Planting People Growing Justice Press |
| Imprint | Planting People Growing Justice Press |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2024-09-10 |
Author: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
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.
Illustrator: Chasity Hampton
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.
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Kwame Votes
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… View available downloads →
Reviews
Publishers Weekly
“Hampton’s unlined illustrations are dominated by blue, with stripes and stars adding thematic emphasis to this straightforward work of civic participation.”