political participation

"Most . . . political campaigns begin with identifying a problem that has an effect on the community and using that problem to leverage support from constituents. This . . . guidebook explains how community problems and proposed solutions become core pillars in an election campaign, as well as how to assess candidates based on their stances toward these problems. Readers will learn to identify the issues that impact their own communities and gain the knowledge they need to address those issues and create real change through political participation"--Provided by publisher.

"Twelve-year-old Maddie runs her babysitter Janet's campaign to become mayor of their city and protect arts funding"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . volume highlights women in Congress and other high political positions as well as men and women from the LGBTQ+ community, such as Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay U.S. senator. Readers will also learn about politicians holding office from various economic and social backgrounds, races, cultures, and abilities"--Provided by publisher.

Examines political participation and voting as fundamental rights in a democracy as well as related issues including voter ID laws and voter apathy. Includes teacher notes.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to ways they can help in the classroom.

"On a school field trip to Washington, D.C., student council member Grace and her classmates learn about the three branches of the federal government, how school government operates, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to be a good citizen"--Provided by publisher.

"Even though congresspeople are adults, they still represent kids! Readers will gain the confidence to talk to all kinds of elected representatives, from local town council members to the President. Helpful tips about letter-writing skills, modern technology, and more give specific ideas to kids who want to be more involved in their communities" -- Provided by publisher.

". . a how-to guide for people looking to make a stand. Included are solid pieces of advice, practical tips and inspirational stories from those who havealready successfully stood up and made a difference. Learn the principles of direct action, discover strategies for tackling social media, unearth ideas for motivating others, and understand how to get access to the people in power and get your message across"--Publisher's description.

Readers are exposed to the different points of view about this hot-button topic, and they learn to develop their own viewpoint about the democratic process and to back it up with relevant facts.

"'Thank You for Being Late' is a work of contemporary history that serves as a field manual for how to write and think about this era of accelerations. It's also an argument for 'being late' for pausing to appreciate this amazing historical epoch we're passing through and to reflect on its possibilities and dangers. To amplify this point, Friedman revisits his Minnesota hometown in his moving concluding chapters; there, he explores how communities can create a topsoil of trust, to anchor their increasingly diverse and digital populations. With his trademark vitality, wit, and optimism, Friedman shows that we can overcome the multiple stresses of an age of accelerations, if we slow down, if we dare to be late and use the time to reimagine work, politics, and community"--Amazon.com.