Violet Goes Voting

L'Oreal Thompson Payton ∙ Illustrated by Alleanna Harris

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Published on Sep 15, 2026 | 32 Pages

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Published on Sep 15, 2026 | 32 Pages

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Grades Preschool – 1
Ages 4–6

Come along with young Violet as she accompanies her parents as they go to vote in this Step 2 leveled reader, perfect for kids ages 4-6!

Violet is excited to go on a big adventure with her parents. They are walking to her school to vote and make their voices heard. On the walk there, they see friends and neighbors from their community. Violet learns more about Black History and Civil Rights. She is proud when the time comes for her parents to vote, and she gets to come in the voting booth for the very first time! Violet can’t wait to vote one day, too.

Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

ISBN 9798217228508 (Paperback)
Published on Sep 15, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9798217228515 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Sep 15, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Dimensions 6 x 9
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

ISBN 9798217228522 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 15, 2026
Published by Step into Reading
Pages 32
Age Range 4-6 years
Grade Preschool - 1
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: J

L'Oreal Thompson Payton

L’Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, author, and wellness advocate whose work lives at the intersection of mental health, identity, and culture, with a special focus on the well-being of Black women and girls. She is the founder of LT in the City Media, a storytelling platform that includes the motivational newsletter LT in the City Weekly and Werking Moms Club, a podcast and blog celebrating the joys and struggles of modern motherhood. Her writing has been featured in outlets such as Essence, Fortune, SELF, and New York Magazine, and she is the author of Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power. A certified yoga teacher and lifelong member of the BeyHive, L’Oreal lives just outside of Chicago with her husband and daughter. Amanda Gorman: Poet and Activist is her debut children’s book.