There are other books that explore voting rights and suppression, of course, but this is a solid one. In clear understandable language DeGroat and Lewis lay out the time line of voting rights. For each time period we learn who was allowed to vote and under what circumstances. Not only that, but also how people in power suppressed dissenting opinions and unpopular groups. Through these examples young readers gain a clear understanding of why voting rights should matter to them and the importance of casting your vote when you are able.

a very comprehensive but kid friendly look into the history of voting rights in the United States. This goes chronologically through different challenges voting has faced including things like Supreme Court cases and gerrymandering. I was surprised to not really see the Electoral College mentioned (barely if at all), but despite that thought this was a really good look into the importance of everyone having an equal vote.

It seems shocking that it's taken so long for most people to get the right to vote in the US. One group at a time, different groups of people were recognized as citizens who should be allowed to vote. It's even more shocking that this is a right that people still have to protect.
Learning about voting is important, and this book has clear explanations of the historical context. Everyone should know the material in this short, well& written book.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this