Elementary, Middle School
Your Vote Matters: How We Elect the U.S. President – Rebecca Katzman
Overview
An engaging, kid-friendly guide that walks readers through the entire presidential election process—from primaries and debates to the Electoral College—while explaining why participation matters.
Good For
Middle School readers learning how elections work and why voting is important.
About the Author
Rebecca Katzman loves writing things for kids. She’s worked as a writer and editor at TIME for Kids and The New York Times Upfront at Scholastic and has written stories for The New York Times, TIME Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, and more. Ellen Duda is an illustrator and book designer who has worked in children’s publishing for the last ten years. Her artwork has been used by newspapers, magazines, nonprofits, and software companies.

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