Election Day

American Celebrations

by Heather C. Hudak

Election Day is a time for American citizens 18 years or older to exercise their right to vote. From the first election in 1789 to elections held across the country today, the Election Day AV2 media enhanced book provides and in-depth and informative overview of the holiday.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published October 1, 2006

About the author

Heather C. Hudak has worked as a professional writer for more than a decade. She began her career as a journalist with a small northern newspaper, before working as a movie critic for an entertainment magazine. When she arrived at work one day and the doors were locked, she started a new chapter in children's book publishing. For eight years, Heather developed and wrote dozens of books, and she edited hundreds more for the educational market. Now, she is turning a new page in her writing career. Her first full-length, young adult novel, Breathless, is now available for ebook readers. Wanderlust, a second title in the Breathless series, is currently in development. Heather will be publishing her first chick lit novel, A New Life, this spring. When Heather is not writing, she enjoys traveling to new and exotic places, as well as camping in the mountains. With her husband, Heather rescues animals that would not otherwise find a loving home. Hershey, the one-eyed, blind, epileptic, snaggle-toothed cat, and Turtle, a sternumless Siamese, are just a few members of their menagerie.

Reviews

[Mary Lourdes]

Author: Hudak, Heather
Title: Election Day
Series: American Holidays
Publisher: Weigl Publishers, Inc.
Edition: Library
ISBN: 1-59036-404-x
Price: $15.40
Pages: 24
Includes: index, further reading, glossary, illustrations, photos,
maps
Rating: 3 stars

Format: Prose with boxed facts in the margins.
Genre: Non-Fiction

Summary:
This book provides a general description of Election Day. It encompasses the general history of the holiday, the election process in the United States, the creation of the holiday, a quiz, craft directions, and recipes.

The language is simple and clear. The facts are presented in a very concise manner. The artwork is a nice mix of photographs, realistic illustrations and maps.

The book includes different types of illustrations, boxed facts in sidebars, and maps in a way that is not distracting. Headings are boldface type at the top of the pages. The font is clear and easy to read. The pages are bordered attractively in red, white, and blue.

This book is intended for elementary age chilren in grades 2-6. I am unsure as to its appeal to the intended age group due to the dryness of the topic.

Considering it is often hard to find library books on the "lesser" holidays (Election Day, Arbor Day, etc., this book provides accurate information presented in an attractive way.

I cannot think of any similar titles that are comparable to this work. This book would provide a good introduction for young people to discover first facts regarding Election Day.

I would recommend this book in order to have an informational book on Election Day. It is not spectacular literature, but it would serve a purpose in an elementary library.