The Voting Booth

by Brandy Colbert

Overview

Two first-time teen voters meet at their polling place and fall in love over the course of one crazy day in this YA novel pitched as THE KISSING BOOTH meets THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368053686
Publisher:	Disney Press
Publication date:	07/07/2020
Sold by:	DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE -EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Author Info:

Brandy Colbert is the award-winning author of Little & Lion, Pointe, and Finding Yvonne, and the forthcoming The Revolution of Birdie Randolph. Her short fiction and essays have been published in several critically acclaimed anthologies for young people. She is on faculty at Hamline University’s MFA program in writing for children, and lives in Los Angeles.

Editorial Reviews

"The points about the obstacles to voting are especially resonant, but readers will appreciation the book for addressing their concerns while also letting them have some sweet romance."—Recommended—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

*"A warmly entertaining story at the nexus of teen relationships and activism."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

*"Colbert aptly discusses matters of civil disobedience and social justice—including police brutality and voter suppression—without sacrificing the delicate, lighthearted relationship at the story's center. Readers will find abundant food for thought in this vital fictional account of two teens intent on using their voices and engaging in a political system that makes it difficult for them to participate."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

*"Through . . . distinct alternating perspectives and without ever becoming didactic, Colbert warmly and appealingly addresses issues that many teens, especially those considering how their own first vote may play out, prefacing. Strong characterizations within the one-day scope make this a feat of storytelling, too."—Booklist (starred review)

From the Publisher

The events of this audiobook unfold over the course of a single election day as two Black teens vote for the first time. Robin Eller voices Marva, who is first in line at her polling place. She meets Duke, voiced by Cary Hite, when the poll workers can’t find Duke’s name on the registration list. Making sure his vote gets counted leads them on a long and winding journey during which Marva’s internet-famous cat goes missing and Duke worries about making it to his band’s gig. The duet performance ensures that listeners will fall for Marva and Duke even as they’re falling for each other; Hite is especially convincing and appealing as Duke. With this novel, Colbert delivers a satisfying blend of character development and lessons about voter suppression, grief, and activism. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

JULY 2020 - AudioFile