An A to Z picture book · Ages 5–11
Teach Me Antiracism:Democracy
Big civics ideas, made kid-sized, from A to Z.
Teach Me Antiracism: Democracy turns big civics ideas into an approachable alphabet, from accountability to universal suffrage. Children learn that democracy depends on everyone taking part, and that their voice and vote can help build a fairer world.
Written by Brandee Blocker Anderson
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poems, one for every letter
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About the book
Teach Me Antiracism: Democracy uses poetry to introduce elementary school kids to key concepts related to democracy and civic participation. From A to Z, each letter represents a new democracy-related term, presented in an engaging and child-friendly way. The aim of the book is not only to educate but also to inspire young minds to become active participants in their communities.
It is a valuable tool for planting early seeds of civic duty and social responsibility in children. It helps them understand the importance of their voice and their role in shaping the future of their communities, nation, and the world at large.
Parents and educators will find Teach Me Antiracism: Democracy an indispensable resource for teaching children about the foundations of a democratic society. But this book is more than just a learning resource; it’s a stepping stone toward creating more informed, responsible, and engaged citizens of tomorrow.
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D is for democracy, a form of government rule
That’s run by the people, instead of a limited few.
In a democracy, we vote for leaders
Who represent our voice.
On election day, we cast our ballots
And make our collective choice.
From mayor to governor, and even president,
We have the power to shape our government.
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Join Naomi and the Civic Crew in the Teach Me Antiracism: Democracy animated series: an episode, a lesson, and an original song for every letter. Full episodes A to H are free in the demo.
Every letter, a new word
The 26 ideas your child will explore in this book.
A AccountabilityB BallotC CitizenD DemocracyE EquityF FranchiseG GovernmentH Human rightsI IndependenceJ JusticeK KnowledgeL LawsM Majority ruleN NationO OrganizeP PolicyQ QuestionR RepresentationS SpeechT TransparencyU Universal suffrageV Voter educationW WokeX XenodochyY Youth engagementZ Zealous participation
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