Votes of Confidence: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
No. of pages 224
Published: 2016
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"Votes of Confidence: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections" by Jeff Fleischer is an engaging exploration of the American electoral process tailored for young readers. The book demystifies the complexities of elections, from primaries to voting rights, and highlights the importance of civic engagement. Through relatable examples and clear explanations, Fleischer encourages young people to understand their role in democracy, emphasizing that every vote matters. The narrative also examines historical changes in voting laws and practices, while inspiring readers to become informed participants in shaping their government and future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 14-18 years.
There are 224 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by Zest Books (Tm) .
Jeff Fleischer is a Chicago-based author, journalist and editor. He is the author of the non-fiction books Rockin' the Boat: 50 Iconic Revolutionaries from Joan of Arc to Malcolm X (2015), and The Latest Revolutionaries from Joan of Arc to Malcolm X (2015), and The Latest Craze: A Brief History of Mass Hysterias (2011). His work has appeared in dozens of publications including Mother Jones , The Sydney Morning Herald , Chicago Magazine , The New Republic , Mental_Floss , National Geographic Traveler , and the Chicago Tribune .