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Leo's First Vote!

Author Christina Soontornvat
Illustrated by Isabel Roxas
$10.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
On sale Sep 03, 2024 | 9780593644287
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD590L | Fountas & Pinnell M
Sales rights: World
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Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.

Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters. 

This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.
"Teeming with vocabulary terms, this book will turn readers into mini democracy experts. Roxas’s cut paper collage artwork uses white space and clever composi­ tions to add visual richness." —The New York Times

"[A] heartwarming, educational story about how every ballot counts." —People Magazine

★ "[A] lively picture book....Marvelously textured, dimensional cut-paper, oil pastel, and acrylic artwork clearly delineates the step-by-step of voting in this spot-on depiction of a child’s anxiety and excitement around a crucial process." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"An invaluable addition to any young citizen-in-training’s bookshelf." —Kirkus Reviews

"A timely, if earnestly purposeful, overview of a basic civil right, aimed at younger audiences but with some savvy pointers for new Americans of any age." —School Library Journal

"[A] relevant and informative story." —Booklist

Classroom Activities for Leo's First Vote!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.

Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters. 

This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.

Praise

"Teeming with vocabulary terms, this book will turn readers into mini democracy experts. Roxas’s cut paper collage artwork uses white space and clever composi­ tions to add visual richness." —The New York Times

"[A] heartwarming, educational story about how every ballot counts." —People Magazine

★ "[A] lively picture book....Marvelously textured, dimensional cut-paper, oil pastel, and acrylic artwork clearly delineates the step-by-step of voting in this spot-on depiction of a child’s anxiety and excitement around a crucial process." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"An invaluable addition to any young citizen-in-training’s bookshelf." —Kirkus Reviews

"A timely, if earnestly purposeful, overview of a basic civil right, aimed at younger audiences but with some savvy pointers for new Americans of any age." —School Library Journal

"[A] relevant and informative story." —Booklist

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Classroom Activities for Leo's First Vote!

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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