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"Letina Brady Pettis"
Letina (Tina) Brady Pettis, a native of Chicago’s South Side, grew up inspired by the community leadership of her father and family members who advocated for voting rights. Their role in shaping community perspectives instilled in Tina a deep commitment to public service. Driven by this legacy, Tina founded “Get Out the Vote (GOTV) 4 Teens” and “National Teens Voter Registration Day”. She is also the author of “I Want to Vote” and “I Voted” and the creator of Tricee’s Voting Journey. This series empowers and encourages youth to see themselves as future leaders and voters and understand the importance of their voices.
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"I Want To Vote"
“I Want to Vote” tells the inspiring story of Tricee, a young girl curious about how elections work and why voting matters. Guided by her father, Tricee learns that voting is a powerful way to use her voice and influence change. As she gains a deeper understanding, she becomes excited to share her newfound knowledge with her classmates, realizing that even one person can make a significant impact in their community. This engaging and heartwarming book is perfect for young readers who are eager to become future leaders, understand the importance of civic participation, and inspire others to make a difference. Ideal for parents, teachers, and young learners, “I Want to Vote” encourages children to recognize their potential to influence the world around them.
"I Voted"
In “I Voted,” the second book in Tricee’s Journey to Civic Engagement series, Tricee embarks on an exciting new chapter casting her first vote. With a deep understanding of the importance of democracy and the power of her voice, she steps confidently into her role as a voter. The story highlights Tricee’s journey from learning about voting to becoming an active participant, showing young readers that their votes make a difference. This empowering story encourages young readers to see voting as a way to shape their communities and futures. “I Voted” reminds readers that every vote counts and reinforces the message that youth voices are vital in creating lasting change.
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"Tricee's Voting Journey books have completely transformed my understanding of the voting process! The engaging stories and relatable characters made it easy for my kids to grasp the importance of civic engagement. We now have meaningful discussions about voting at home. Highly recommend!"
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