Drawing the Vote

NEW FORMAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS: The hardcover was published on the ComicArts list, but since the reviews focused on this being a perfect introduction for younger readers, the paperback edition will be published on the Amulet list with 32 additional pages covering the results and aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and a new, teen-friendly cover.FUTURE VOTERS: As elections and voting rights become more complicated for citizens of all races and ages, there¿s never been a better time for an accessible, visual guide to the history of voting rights and how our political system and recent laws affect our ability to exercise our right to vote.IMPORTANT SUBJECT: After the repeal of the Voting Rights Act in 2013 and since the tumultuous 2020 presidential elections, more than 400 restrictive voting bills have been introduced in 49 states. In response, the For the People Act (H.R. 1) has passed the House of Representatives in March 2021, which seeks to safeguard voting rights. The book could not be more relevant or timely, and provides context for these topical discussions.EDUCATIONAL: A great candidate for schools and libraries to teach students the importance of voting.