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Picture Books to Celebrate America and Citizenship

Happy Fourth of July! While this holiday traditionally commemorates the Declaration of Independence in 1776, it’s an excellent opportunity to take a look at what patriotism and citizenship look like today. Living as a citizen in a democracy means we all have the right and responsibility to use our voices and our votes to make our country and the world a better place for all. Throughout American history, starting even before that fateful declaration, people have made their voices heard to stand up for freedom, equality, and justice. This Fourth of July take some time to share these books about the history of our democracy and citizenship in the United States with your young readers. Their voices matter and showing them how other patriotic Americans have used their voices, yesterday and today, will help them to speak up tomorrow.