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Drawing the Vote - by Tommy Jenkins (Paperback)

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  • This updated edition of Drawing the Vote, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States and how it affects the way we vote today.
  • 240 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Comics & Graphic Novels

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About the Book



"Originally published in the lead-up to the 2020 US presidential election, Drawing the Vote looks at the history of voting rights in the United States and how it has affected the way we vote today. Author and educator Tommy Jenkins was inspired by his students to trace this history from the earliest steps toward democracy during the American Revolution, to the upheaval caused by the Civil War, the fight for women's suffrage, the civil rights movement, the election of an African American president, and beyond. Along the way, Jenkins identifies events and trends that led to the unprecedented results of the 2016 presidential election that left many Americans wondering, "How did this happen?" At a time when many citizens are experiencing apathy about voting and skepticism concerning our bitterly divided political parties, Drawing the Vote seeks to offer some explanation for how we got here and how every American, young and old, can take action. The expanded paperback edition features an additional 32 pages of comics that cover the results of the 2020 presidential election and the factors that shaped it, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6 insurrection."--



Book Synopsis



This updated edition of Drawing the Vote, an original graphic novel, looks at the history of voting rights in the United States and how it affects the way we vote today.

Introduction by Martha Jones

Author Tommy Jenkins identifies events and trends that led to the unprecedented results of the 2016 presidential election that left American political parties more estranged than ever. To balance these complex ideas and statistics, Kati Lacker's original artistic style makes the book accessible for readers of all ages.

At a time when many citizens are experiencing challenges and apathy about voting and skepticism concerning our bitterly divided government, Drawing the Vote seeks to offer some explanation for how we got here and how every American can take action to make their vote count.

This expanded edition features an additional 32 pages of comics that cover the results of the 2020 presidential election and the factors that shaped it, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6 insurrection.



Review Quotes




"A panoptic history of the vote that breaks down everything from gerrymandering to Americans for Prosperity's dark influence, Drawing the Vote is a great pick for both adults and young Americans who want to understand what it means to be a voter."--Shelf Awareness

"Jenkins's rousing work will inspire students to educate themselves on the issues--and, when the time comes, to vote early and often."--School Library Journal - STARRED review

"The exposition and Lacker's simple but energetic illustrations combine to pack valuable information on each page, while making even complex issues (such as the racism of white suffragists who fought for the 19th Amendment) easy to follow. Suited best to younger readers new to the topic, Jenkins's work lays out the high-stakes history clearly and succinctly."--Publishers Weekly

"This is a great year to brush up voting rights, especially the laws surrounding distance voting, and this book is a great start."--GeekMom

"Written with a progressive tone, this work's clear factual nature makes it a worthy read for anyone across the political spectrum..."--Library Journal



About the Author



Tommy Jenkins is the humanities division chair at Louisburg College in Louisburg, North Carolina, and an assistant professor of English. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina, studied film at Columbia University, and received an MFA in fiction writing from North Carolina State University. He resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Kati Lacker is an illustrator, designer, and screen printer currently living in Brooklyn. Her work often explores the everyday, spending time with subjects that would otherwise go unnoticed. Drawing the Vote is her first graphic novel.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.32 Inches (H) x 6.53 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.48 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Theme: History
Format: Paperback
Author: Tommy Jenkins
Language: English
Street Date: August 30, 2022
TCIN: 86990803
UPC: 9781419739996
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-0560
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.87 inches length x 6.53 inches width x 9.32 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.48 pounds
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