See How They Run by Susan Goodman

See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House by Susan E. Goodman, reviewed by Tanya Grunwell, Hoyt Library
(Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2008, 96 pages, $16.95)
Recommended for ages 9-12

Election time is right around the corner! Although children won’t be able to vote for many years to come, they may be curious about the process. And let’s face it…we need all the help we can get with our youngest voters. In 1998 only about 20% of our youngest voters actually cast a ballot! Thankfully, according to statistics, that percentage is rising. Remember…every vote counts, just look to page 76 for evidence! Get ready for some enlightening facts about our history and to laugh out loud at some of our forefather’s antics!