Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America

I’m offering free virtual Equality’s Call school visits to elementary schools throughout this school year.  The 2020-21 school year is a very teachable time for democracy. My presentation is aimed at mid- to upper elementary but can also be tailored for younger or older students. I typically present via a Zoom webinar (with the link provided by the school), speaking to multiple classrooms at a school, or to a single grade level across an entire school district. I occasionally do smaller single-class visits via Zoom or Google Meet. During the visits, I read Equality’s Call and then talk to students about the history of voting rights, about voting, and about ways they can answer equality’s call. I also discuss the writing and revision process. I then take questions from students. If you're interested in a virtual school visit or visits, please contact me by email:  deborah [at] deborahdiesen [dot] com   In addition, you can find classroom resources at my web site:  h...

Quick update 10/19/20: My first use of rafflecopter was a bit of a learning curve for me. The giveaway that I thought was ending end of 10/19 closed automatically at the end of 10/18.  Oops!  I've pulled a winner for that, but I've also added a new giveaway so that anyone finding this just now still has a chance.  If you didn't win the first drawing, it's OK to enter the new one, too. Welcome to my new blog! A few things to mention before I get to the giveaway. This Equality's Call  blog will feature ideas and suggestions for using  Equality's Call  throughout the year in the classroom and at home. The topic of voting rights is relevant and important not just at election time, but at any time. The book can be used to help young people explore history, democracy, civil rights, and activism. It can also serve as an entry point for discussing contemporary events. You can find many Equality's Call resources at my  web site , and I will be adding to those...