“There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter”
~President Barack Obama~
“Why We Vote” aims to plant the seed for generations to come, inspiring voting from an early age! The greatest civic duty is to vote. To encourage this, we, as a collective society have a moral obligation to educate our children on the value of this action. Families and educators can talk about the importance of voting, take their children to the polling stations, and discuss local and global matters that impact their daily lives. This provides children with an understanding that who you vote for should embody your values, and promotes the idea that they may become future voters themselves.
Through the lens of the family, this book provides history, knowledge, and civic engagement to encourage a lifetime of voting, collecting “I Voted” stickers with pride along the way! You can place your “I Voted” stickers at the back of this book, saving the memories of your civic engagement for years to come.
We hope you enjoy reading this book, as much as we enjoyed writing it!
Aaron Lavender & Stephanie Kasprzak
Authors of Why We Vote
About The Authors
“Why We Vote” is Aaron and Stephanie’s second children’s book. Their first book “Lloyd Goes to Africa” (lloydgoestoafrica.com) was launched in January 2022 and supports much-needed amenities in Tanzania, Africa.
By purchasing “Why We Vote,” you will support Community Reimagined, LLC – a community development company aimed to improve neighborhoods in their hometown of Monroe, Michigan. Community development includes fostering civic engagement from an early age, and we hope that by purchasing this book, you will also be encouraged to vote as well!
About The Illustrator
Stanley Mbamalu is a freelance illustrator. He is Nigerian, from the Igbo tribe. He has been drawing for decades and enjoys making children’s books. He draws his inspiration from cartoons, Japanese anime, and video games.
