First published 2020
The United States election process becomes accessible through the lens of someone who managed a presidential campaign. David Plouffe draws from his experience as Barack Obama's campaign manager to explain how elections work and why young voices matter. The book targets the November 2020 presidential election as a pivotal moment when American voters will select their next leader. Plouffe argues that young people possess significant power to influence this choice, even without voting rights. He provides an expert breakdown of how presidential campaigns operate while offering practical methods for youth engagement. The author witnessed firsthand how deeply committed young people can drive political change. This guide combines insider knowledge of electoral mechanics with actionable steps for civic participation. Young readers learn both the structural elements of American democracy and concrete ways to make their voices heard during critical political moments.
Genres: political-science, biography-memoir, activism, american-history
Vibes: informative, inspiring, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, insider-perspective
Setting: United States
Period: 2020
192 pages · Hardcover · Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)