America is the greatest democracy in the world . . . isn’t it? Author Elizabeth Rusch examines some of the more problematic aspects of our government but, more importantly, offers ways for young people to fix them.
The political landscape has never been so tumultuous: issues with the electoral college, gerrymandering, voter suppression, and a lack of representation in the polls and in our leadership have led to Americans of all ages asking, “How did we get here?”
The power to change lies with the citizens of this great country—especially teens. Rather than pointing fingers at people and political parties, You Call This Democracy? looks at flaws in the system—and offers a real way out of the mess we are in. Each chapter breaks down a different problem plaguing American democracy, exploring how it’s undemocratic, offering possible solutions with examples of real-life teens who have already started working toward them, and suggesting ways to effect change—starting now!
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“Christina Moore is engaging as she narrates this eye-opening, relevant audiobook…[that] avoids finger-pointing and instead provides historical context, information, and examples…Moore’s pacing and objective tone make this work both an education and enjoyable listen.”
— AudioFile
“Fascinating…Like many well-executed books written for smart teenagers, You Call This Democracy? is enlightening for adults as well.”
— New York Times Book Review“Rusch unites a passion for democracy with a belief in the power of young people to help restore it. A riveting must-read.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“An elucidating call to action, one chock full of engaging explanations, examples, charts, graphs, quotes, and names of activist groups focused on revising politically charged plots to undermine democratic processes.”
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Elizabeth Rusch is an award–winning freelance writer and the author of a number of award-winning nonfiction titles for children, including: Generation Fix, Will it Blow?, The Planet Hunter, and For the Love of Music: The Remarkable Story of Maria Anna Mozart. Her previous Scientists in the Field titles include Eruption!, The Mighty Mars Rovers, and The Next Wave. Visit her online at www.elizabethrusch.com and follow her on Twitter @elizabethrusch.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.