Vote for Our Future!

Illustrated by Micah Player
$6.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Random House Studio
On sale Feb 18, 2020 | 9781984892829
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD530L | Fountas & Pinnell M
Sales rights: World
In this charming and powerful picture book about voting and elections, the students of Stanton Elementary School learn how we can find--and use--our voices for change.

Every two years, on the first Tuesday of November, Stanton Elementary School closes for the day. For vacation? Nope! For repairs? No way! Stanton Elementary School closes so that it can transform itself into a polling station. People can come from all over to vote for the people who will make laws for the country. Sure, the Stanton Elementary School students might be too young to vote themselves, but that doesn't mean they can't encourage their parents, friends, and family to vote! After all, voting is how this country sees change--and by voting today, we can inspire tomorrow's voters to change the future.
  • NOMINEE | 2021
    Delaware Diamond Award
  • NOMINEE | 2021
    Georgia Children's Book Master List
  • SELECTION | 2020
    Chicago Public Library Best Books
Praise for Margaret McNamara's Vote for Our Future!

“Essential—the energetic narrative and uplifting illustrations will inspire and empower young readers to get out the vote.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

An exhilarating tribute to junior grassroots organizing that might just inspire a Get an Adult to Vote movement.” —Publishers Weekly

Praise for Margaret McNamara's The Dinosaur Expert:

"A pivotal moment in a child's life, handled with grace and sensitivity rather than conflict or ineffective lecturing." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A beautifully crafted picture book." —Booklist, starred review

"This story is illustrated with great care and attention to detail from page one, and the text and artwork work together in harmony to bring home powerful messages about gender equality, evolving to improve, and being careful with the feelings of others." —School Library Journal, starred review

Educator Guide for Vote for Our Future!

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

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Classroom Activities for Vote for Our Future!

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.

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Discussion Guide for Vote for Our Future!

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About

In this charming and powerful picture book about voting and elections, the students of Stanton Elementary School learn how we can find--and use--our voices for change.

Every two years, on the first Tuesday of November, Stanton Elementary School closes for the day. For vacation? Nope! For repairs? No way! Stanton Elementary School closes so that it can transform itself into a polling station. People can come from all over to vote for the people who will make laws for the country. Sure, the Stanton Elementary School students might be too young to vote themselves, but that doesn't mean they can't encourage their parents, friends, and family to vote! After all, voting is how this country sees change--and by voting today, we can inspire tomorrow's voters to change the future.

Awards

  • NOMINEE | 2021
    Delaware Diamond Award
  • NOMINEE | 2021
    Georgia Children's Book Master List
  • SELECTION | 2020
    Chicago Public Library Best Books

Praise

Praise for Margaret McNamara's Vote for Our Future!

“Essential—the energetic narrative and uplifting illustrations will inspire and empower young readers to get out the vote.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

An exhilarating tribute to junior grassroots organizing that might just inspire a Get an Adult to Vote movement.” —Publishers Weekly

Praise for Margaret McNamara's The Dinosaur Expert:

"A pivotal moment in a child's life, handled with grace and sensitivity rather than conflict or ineffective lecturing." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A beautifully crafted picture book." —Booklist, starred review

"This story is illustrated with great care and attention to detail from page one, and the text and artwork work together in harmony to bring home powerful messages about gender equality, evolving to improve, and being careful with the feelings of others." —School Library Journal, starred review

Guides

Educator Guide for Vote for Our Future!

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

(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.)

Classroom Activities for Vote for Our Future!

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.)

Discussion Guide for Vote for Our Future!

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(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.)