Get Out and Vote! - (Orca Think) by Elizabeth MacLeod (Hardcover)

About the Book

Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces readers to voting around the world and discusses why it matters, and challenges young people to exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot.

Book Synopsis

Explore the past, present and future of voting around the world, and why it's one of the most important things we can do as citizens.

In Get Out and Vote!, discover how voting affects everyone's life, what election day looks like, why some people don't cast a ballot and more. Did you know a ping-pong ball once decided an election or that the government in Ancient Greece voted by shouting? From elections and politics to voter suppression and accessible ballots, there is so much to explore when it comes to voting. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower young people of all backgrounds to make their voices heard.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

Review Quotes

"Very well organized...explores the importance of empowering students with the privilege to vote."

-- "BC Books for Schools"

"Surprising facts accompanied by descriptive photographs capture the attention of readers, young and old...Highly recommended for public and school library collections."

-- "Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News"

"Informative and interesting...For readers between ages 9-12, but the information could easily be useful for older readers as well--including adults pursuing ESL who want to learn about the voting process or teachers of civics and citizenship classes. Highly Recommended."-- "School Library Journal (SLJ)"

"Well-written and informative...Both educational and inspiring. Highly recommended for young readers who want to learn about the voting process and making change. Also, a good choice for the social studies classroom."

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

"A novel approach to the subject...An excellent primer on the importance of elections. Highly Recommended."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

About the Author

Elizabeth MacLeod believes voting is important, so she was delighted to write this book. She hopes it will inspire readers to get involved in elections and let their voices be heard. No wonder Liz's favorite chapter to write was chapter 4, since it gives so many reasons why it's vital that people vote. She also loved discovering all the weird places where people have voted, researching the story of Susanna Salter and learning about the footpowder that won an election! Liz has written more than 70 biographies, picture books, cookbooks and other nonfiction books. Dinosaurs, royal murder, horses that changed history, forensic science--she's written about them all. Liz has also won many awards for her writing, including the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction, an Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile or Young Adult Crime Book and Children's Choice awards across Canada, including the Hackmatack, Red Cedar, Red Maple and Silver Birch Awards. Liz loves researching and discovering amazing facts, and then sharing the information and secrets she uncovers. Get Out and Vote is Liz's fourth book with Orca. Her other books for Orca, cowritten with Frieda Wishinsky, are How to Become an Accidental Genius, How to Become an Accidental Activist and How to Become an Accidental Entrepreneur.