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Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Act. Vote. More Than 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why - Softcover

Declare Yourself

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9780061473166: Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Act. Vote. More Than 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why
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ISBN 10: 0061473162 ISBN 13: 9780061473166
Publisher: Collins, 2008

Synopsis

Speak. connect. Act. Vote.

50 celebrated Americans Tell You Why

Celebrated Americans—from Adrian Grenier to Amber Tamblyn to Hayden Panettiere to Alice Walker— share their compelling perspectives on voting and civic involvement in this one-of-a-kind book. Guest edited by actress America Ferrera, this collection of more than fifty essays and unique pieces explores topics ranging from "The First Time I Voted" to "Why the Personal is Political," all straight from the pens of public figures you know and admire. Read it—and then join them! Declare yourself.

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About the Author

Fifty-five well-known actors, writers, athletes, musicians, political figures, entrepreneurs, and more came together to create this book, with the common goal of convincing every American between the ages of 18 and 29 to register, vote, and get involved in the political process. From all political viewpoints and all walks of life, their revealing contributions are introduced by guest editor America Ferrera, an award-winning screen and stage actor, and Norman Lear, a veteran producer and activist, who founded the Declare Yourself organization.

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Declare Yourself is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded by television legend Norman Lear and was designed to encourage young people 18 and older to vote. In promotion of this ideal, this book gathers together well-known Americans from all walks of life to talk about voting and why it matters. Kids may be more interested in the musings of some of the writers than others. How does Joan Walsh, editor of Salon, stack up against Hayden Panettere, star of the TV series Heroes? Or Alice Walker versus Tyra Banks? Oh well, something for everyone. In fact, no one will read this all the way through, but browsers will find reasons for voting and encouragement to make a personal stand for democracy. Perhaps the most honestly appealing essay comes from Adrian Grenier, star of the TV show Entourage, who admits avoiding writing “this stupid-ass essay.” But he does think young people should vote. He votes. “Why the fuck not?” The extended and helpful back matter details ways to get involved. Grades 9-12. --Ilene Cooper

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Publisher
Collins
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0061473162
ISBN 13 
9780061473166
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
352
Rating
  • 3.71 out of 5 stars
    17 ratings by Goodreads