“Voter suppression works its might by first tripping and causing to stumble the unwanted voter, then by convincing those who see the obstacle course to forfeit the race without even starting to run.”

— Stacey Abrams in OUR TIME IS NOW

Want to learn more about voting rights and meet other democracy champions like Stacey Abrams? Check out these books!

RECOMMENDED READING

Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen and Magdelena Mora

She Was the First: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm by Katheryn Russell-Brown and Eric Velasquez

John Lewis in the Lead: A Story of the Civil Rights Movement by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson

March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin

What We Believe: A Black Lives Matter Principles Activity Book by Laleña Garcia

Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara and Micah Player

Lillian’s Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by Jonah Winter

V Is for Voting by Kate Farrell and Caitlin Kuhwald

I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference by Mark Shulman

Black Voter Suppression: The Fight for the Right to Vote by Dr. Artika Tyner

Stacey Abrams: Champion of Democracy by Dr. Artika Tyner

Stand Up and Be Counted by Dr. Artika Tyner and Kris Duran

Finish the Fight! By Veronica Chambers and the staff of the New York Times

History Smashers: Women’s Right to Vote by Kate Messner and Dylan Meconis