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In this young readers edition of Thank You for Voting, debut author and journalist Erin Geiger Smith presents a fascinating look into Americas voting history and inspires young people to get involved! Voting is a privilege and a right, but it hasnt always been for many people. From the founding fathers to Jim Crow to womens suffrage to gerrymanderingand everything in betweenreaders will get a look at the complex history of voting and become empowered to ask BIG questions like: What can I do to support my favorite leader? Who can I talk to about the issues I believe in? How can I make a difference in my community? Every citizen has the right to vote. Let each one count!