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Celebrate National Voter Registration Day

September 17, 2024 marks National Voter Registration Day. This nonpartisan civic holiday is all about empowering citizens and strengthening our democracy. Since its inception in 2012, this initiative has helped over 5 million Americans register to vote, ensuring their voices are heard at the ballot box. To honor this important day, we've curated a special collection of books that explore the history of voting rights, the importance of civic engagement, and the power of individual participation in our democratic process. Whether you're a first-time voter or a seasoned civic participant, these reads will inspire you to take an active role in shaping our nation's future.

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  • Vanguard

    How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality for All

    Jones, Martha S.,
    Jones details the role of Black women in the struggle for voting rights. She highlights their contributions to the suffrage movement and their ongoing fight for racial and gender equality.
    Book, 2020New York : Basic Books, 2020 — 323.3409 Jone
  • Give Us the Ballot

    the Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America

    Berman, Ari
    The adoption of the landmark Voting Rights Act in 1965 enfranchised millions of Americans and is widely regarded as the crowning achievement of the civil rights movement. A groundbreaking narrative history of voting rights since 1965, Give Us the…
    Book, 2015nyu : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015 — 324.6209 Berm
  • Our Unfinished March

    The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote-A History, a Crisis, a Plan

    Holder, Eric H., 1951-
    Holder, a former U.S. Attorney General, examines the history of voting rights in the United States and the threats to democracy posed by voter suppression and other challenges. He argues for the need to protect voting rights and ensure that all…
    Book, 2022New York : One World, 2022 — 324.6209 Hold
  • The Embattled Vote in America

    From the Founding to the Present

    Lichtman, Allan J.,
    Lichtman offers a comprehensive history of voting rights in the United States, exploring the key moments and figures that shaped the struggle for suffrage. He also discusses the ongoing threats to voting rights and the importance of protecting…
    Book, 2018Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2018 — 324.6209 Lich
  • Thank You for Voting

    The Maddening, Enlightening, Inspiring Truth About Voting in America

    Smith, Erin Geiger
    Smith offers a personal and informative exploration of the American voting system. She discusses the challenges and rewards of voting, the importance of civic engagement, and the role of elections in shaping the future of the country.
    Book, 2020New York : Harper, 2020 — 324.6 Smit
  • One Person, No Vote

    How Not All Voters Are Treated Equally

    Anderson, Carol (Carol Elaine),
    Anderson explores the history of voter suppression in the United States, highlighting how racial discrimination has been used to limit access to the ballot box. She argues that the fight for voting rights is a critical part of the struggle for…
    Book, 2019New York : Bloomsbury, 2019 — Y 324.6208 Ande
  • We've Got to Try

    How the Fight for Voting Rights Makes Everything Else Possible

    O'Rourke, Beto,
    This book argues that the fight for voting rights is essential for progress on other issues, such as healthcare, education, and economic equality. O'Rourke explores the history of voting rights in the United States and the ongoing challenges to…
    Book, 2022New York : Flatiron Books, 2022 — 324.6209 ORou
  • Waldman examines the history of voting rights in the United States, focusing on the key moments and figures that shaped the struggle for suffrage. He also discusses the ongoing threats to voting rights and the importance of protecting democracy.
    Book, 2016New York : Simon & Schuster, 2016 — 324.6209 Wald
  • Unrigged

    How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy

    Daley, David,
    Daley discusses the threats to democracy posed by voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other tactics. He explores the efforts of activists and advocates to protect voting rights and ensure fair elections.
    Book, 2020New York : Liveright Publishing Corporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Co., [2020] — 324.973 Dale
  • One Person, One Vote

    a Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America

    Seabrook, Nick,
    Seabrook documents the history of gerrymandering in the United States, a practice that involves redrawing voting districts to favor a particular political party. He discusses the impact of gerrymandering on elections and the efforts to reform the…
    Book, 2022New York : Pantheon Books, [2022] — 328.3345 Seab
  • Our Time Is Now

    Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America

    Abrams, Stacey
    Abrams, a former Georgia gubernatorial candidate, narrates this audiobook about the importance of voting rights and the role of women and minorities in shaping the future of the United States. She argues for the need to combat voter suppression and…
    Audiobook CD, 2020[United States] : Macmillan Audio, 2020 — CD 324.6097 Abra