Subject Matter:     The Importance of Voting

The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County just awarded prizes to the Sarasota County high school students who won our 2023/2024 YVOTE CONTEST.  These selections, all of which are available at the  Sarasota County Public Libraries, teach the importance of voting.

THE VOICE THAT WON THE VOTE: HOW ONE WOMAN’S WORDS MADE HISTORY

By Alyssa Boxer, Vivian Middleberg illustrator

The story of a mother’s letter written to her son, a representative in the Tennessee legislature. The letter famously convinced him to vote to ratify the 19th amendment. Without his vote, the amendment would have failed. 32 pages (7-10 years old)

AROUND AMERICA TO WIN THE VOTE: TWO SUFFRAGISTS. A KITTEN AND 10,000 MILES

By Merri Rockcliffe,  Hadley Hooper illustrator

Based on the true story of two young women, Nell Richardson and Alice Burke, this colorfully illustrated book is the story of two brave suffragists on a trek across America to spread the word: Votes for Women! 40 pages (3 to 8 years old)

VOTING

By Kirsten Chang

Voting is the key to democracy. It is how we make our voices heard. Young readers will learn about the importance of casting a ballot and the consequences of not fulfilling this duty. 24 pages (5-8 years old)

WHATS THE BIG DEAL ABOUT ELECTIONS?

By Ruby Shamir, Matt Faulkner illustrator

From ballots to bonfires, from suffrage to stumping, this kid-friendly picture book filled with fun facts and historical trivia shows why voting is so important and why America gets to call its government a body of, by, and for the people. 32 pages (4-8 years old)

Local Leagues may wish to: (a) donate copies of these books to libraries; (b) award them as student essay or video contest prizes; (c) present them as League prizes at school awards ceremonies; (d) include them in gift baskets for silent auctions or other fundraisers; or (e) organize programming featuring them. These books would also make fine gifts for children and young adults.