Voting and Elections in YA Lit
Here’s a brief collection of YA fiction and nonfiction titles that deal with the topic of elections and voting.
It’s not enough to tell teens to register to vote, you have to help them with next steps. Teach them how to research the candidates and issues. Talk to them about what happens at the voting booth & how to fill out & submit a ballot. Help them be informed, confident voters. Being an engaged citizen is about more then just registering to vote, so let’s help teens follow the process, not just begin it.
Resources
https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration-age-requirements
Filed under: Election, Politics, Voting, YA Lit, YA Literature
About Karen Jensen, MLS
Karen Jensen has been a Teen Services Librarian for almost 32 years. She created TLT in 2011 and is the co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services with Heather Booth (ALA Editions, 2014).
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