Description
How the history of American voting rights, from the founding of the United States, to women's suffrage, the civil rights movement, and beyond, have shaped the way we vote today-the perfect primer for future voters
About the Author
Tommy Jenkins is the humanities division chair at Louisburg College in Louisburg, North Carolina, and an assistant professor of English. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina, studied film at Columbia University, and received an MFA in fiction writing from North Carolina State University. He currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kati Lacker is an illustrator, designer, and screen printer currently living in Brooklyn. Her work often explores the everyday, spending time with subjects that would otherwise go unnoticed. This was her first graphic novel.
Reviews
Jenkins's rousing work will inspire students to educate themselves on the issues-and, when the time comes, to vote early and often. * School Library Journal - STARRED review *
"This is a great year to brush up voting rights, especially the laws surrounding distance voting, and this book is a great start." * GeekMom *
"Written with a progressive tone, this work's clear factual nature makes it a worthy read for anyone across the political spectrum..." * Library Journal *
"A panoptic history of the vote that breaks down everything from gerrymandering to Americans for Prosperity's dark influence, Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter." * Shelf Awareness *
The exposition and Lacker's simple but energetic illustrations combine to pack valuable information on each page, while making even complex issues (such as the racism of white suffragists who fought for the 19th Amendment) easy to follow. Suited best to younger readers new to the topic, Jenkins's work lays out the high-stakes history clearly and succinctly. * Publishers Weekly *
Book Information
ISBN 9781419739996
Author Tommy Jenkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Amulet Paperbacks
Publisher Abrams