The Day Madear Voted
In 1969 Louisiana, Madear votes for the first time. Previously, Jim Crow laws prevented Black citizens from voting through poll taxes, reading tests, and other unfair practices. But now, Madear can finally vote. She takes her two young sons with her, and she continues to vote, year after year. In 2008, she helps elect the first Black president.
This picture book’s beautiful, bright, full-page illustrations celebrate one Black woman’s voting journey. Each page contains clear, accurate prose teaching the history of Black Americans and elections, and the importance of voting. Ages 3-7.
