First published 2008
America Ferrera brings together more than fifty well-known Americans to explore why civic participation matters. Contributors including Adrian Grenier, Amber Tamblyn, Hayden Panettiere, and Alice Walker offer personal essays about their experiences with voting and political engagement. The collection covers topics from first-time voting experiences to connections between personal identity and political action. Each piece comes directly from celebrities and public figures who want to inspire others to get involved. The book serves as both a call to action and a guide for readers ready to make their voices heard in democracy.
Genres: american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, activism
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, personal-stories
352 pages · Paperback · Collins