Boyers has written an indispensible tool for parents, teachers, and teens. In a single volume she discusses the history of voting in the US, the process of voting today, what we can expect of our elected officials, and seeing behind the "spin" surrounding candidates and issues to the real message. Boyers offers solid advice on political effectiveness for young activists before they reach voting age -- a foundation to build on for a lifetime. The book includes multi-cultural case studies of modern teens who have made a ...
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Boyers has written an indispensible tool for parents, teachers, and teens. In a single volume she discusses the history of voting in the US, the process of voting today, what we can expect of our elected officials, and seeing behind the "spin" surrounding candidates and issues to the real message. Boyers offers solid advice on political effectiveness for young activists before they reach voting age -- a foundation to build on for a lifetime. The book includes multi-cultural case studies of modern teens who have made a positive and lasting difference
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