Teach Kids About Voting With The Cat In The Hat

Election Day is here, and everyone is talking about it. We think it's important to get kids in on the conversation, and what better way to teach little ones about voting than with the Cat in the Hat?

With "One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote," America's favorite feline (sorry, Garfield) introduces kids to one of the basic building blocks of democracy. In true Dr. Seuss-inspired fashion, the Cat in the Hat explains the concept and practice of voting and why it's such an important civic responsibility.

"One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote" is certainly a timely read, but it's also a fun, educational book to revisit all year long. Kids are our future, and you can help get your next-generation voter excited about democracy today.

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Keep reading for even more great books about voting, democracy and the American justice system!

"Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965" by Jonah Winter & Shane W. Evans

Lillian is a 100-year-old African American woman making the long, uphill trek to her polling place. During her journey, she sees her family's history, the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment and her great-grandfather voting for the first time. This beautifully illustrated book is a poignant introduction to the civil rights movement and the importance of making your voice heard.

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"I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark" by Debbie Levy & Elizabeth Baddeley

Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime standing up against inequality. This brilliant picture book tells her amazing life story in a way that kids can appreciate.

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"Grace for President" by Kelly DiPucchio & LeUyen Pham

When Grace's teacher reveals the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides that she will be the first one. She quickly gets to work campaigning as part of her school's mock election. "Grace for President" provides a good introduction to our electoral system and highlights why electing good leaders is so important.

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"Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote" by Kirsten Gillibrand & Maira Kalman

From famous activists like Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth to lesser known heroes like Alice Paul and Mary Church Terrell, this book tells the stories of ten suffragists who fought for women's right to vote. It's a powerful read that will inspire children to use their voices.

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"What's the Big Deal About Elections" by Ruby Shamir & Matt Faulkner

This kid-friendly, fact-filled book explains how we choose our leaders and why elections matter to everyone — even if they can't vote yet. There are fun historical tidbits, illustrated explanations of how different political parties came to be and so much more.

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