Calling All Future Voters!*

Written by:  Laura Atkins, Rev. Edward A. Hailes Jr. and Jennifer Lai-Peterson. Illustrated by Srimalie Bassant. The  kids of the E-Squad afterschool troop are working on their newest  project: voting. But as they conduct a survey in their neighborhood,  they realize that voting isn’t easy for everyone, and that many are  still fighting for the right to vote. Guided by Mama Cheryl, a seasoned  voting rights advocate, the kids learn about the importance of voting  and its impact on their community. Determined to help, the E-Squad mobilizes people to vote and discovers how their collective action can make a difference. Calling All Future Voters! explores  the history of voting rights and highlights our country's ongoing  struggle for a more inclusive democracy. Blending narrative and  educational content, this book is a call to action encouraging readers  (young and old) to understand their rights and responsibilities in a  democracy. Hardbound: 32 pp.