About this item
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about democracy, the voting process in the United States, and the struggles and successes Asian Americans have gone through to gain and practice their right to vote. Learn about the barriers the U.S. government put on Asian immigrants to prevent them from becoming citizens and voting for their leaders, and how this group has continued to face and overcome struggles ever since.. From the Right to Vote Series: Voting is an essential part of U.S. democracy, but throughout history, many U.S. citizens have encountered barriers when voting. Women, Black Americans, Asian Americans, and American Indians have all struggled to gain voting rights and make their voices heard at the polls. The Right to Vote explains democracy, the voting process in the United States, the history behind each group's struggle to participate in this essential practice, and what issues each continues to face today.
About the Author
Monika Davies is a Canadian writer and traveller. She loves writing joyful, civic-minded stories for young readers. You can find her on the west coast reading books too quickly, pouring acrylic paint on canvases, and eating yam fries with a side of coffee. Learn more about her at monikadavies.com.
