Democracy in Action
The CBC shines a light on these 2024 children’s books about the power of voting and democracy in action.
The Day Madear Voted, by Wade Hudson; illustrated by Don Tate (PRH / Nancy Paulsen Books) — BIPOC Characters and Creators, History, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, Government / Politics / Law, ages 4-6.
Calling All Future Voters!, by Laura Atkins, Edward A. Hailes Jr., Jennifer Lai-Peterson ; illustrated by Srimalie Bassani (Gloo Books) — Government / Politics / Law, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, Cultural Diversity, ages 7-12.
Etta Extraordinaire Goes to the White House, by Roda Ahmed, Charnaie Gordon; illustrated by Chloe Burgett (HarperCollins) — Places / Travel, Cultural Diversity, Family / Community, Government / Politics / Law, ages 4-6.
Leo’s First Vote!, by Christina Soontornvat; illustrated by Isabel Roxas (PRH / Knopf Books for Young Readers) — Government / Politics / Law, Cultural Diversity, Immigrant Experience, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, ages 4-6.
Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts: Understanding How Our Country Picks Its President (5th Edition), by Syl Sobel (Sourcebooks / Sourcebooks Explore) — Government / Politics / Law, Biography / Memoir, History, Facts / Trivia, ages 7-12.
Rollin’ on Down the Line, by Helen Kampion, Reneé Critcher Lyons; illustrated by Erin McGuire (Sleeping Bear Press) — Biography / Memoir, History, Government / Politics / Law, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, ages 7-12.
Show Up and Vote, by Ani DiFranco; illustrated by Rachelle Baker (PRH / Rise x Penguin Workshop) — Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, Government / Politics / Law, Cultural Diversity, Family / Community, ages 4-6.
Understanding Politics and Government, by Louie Stowell, Alex Frith,Rosie Hore ; illustrated by Kellan Stover (Usborne) — Government / Politics / Law, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, Facts / Trivia, ages 7-12.
V Is for Voting, by Kate Farrell; illustrated by Caitlin Kuhwald (MacMillan / Henry Holt & Co (BYR)) — Government / Politics / Law, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, Historical Fiction, Concepts, ages 4-6..
A Voice Like Yours, by Frank Murphy, April Groman; illustrated by Kayla Harren (Sleeping Bear Press) — Social Activism / Equality / Feminism, Art / Performing Arts, Disabilities, Cultural Diversity, ages 4-6.
Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government, by Michael Burgan (National Geographic Kids) — Facts / Trivia, Government / Politics / Law, History, ages 7-12.
Your Vote Matters, by Rebecca Katzman; illustrated by Ellen Duda (Scholastic) — Government / Politics / Law, History, Facts / Trivia, ages 7-12.
Check out more Diversity booklists and resources, and our Inclusivity Resources.
