Civility and responsibility are two of my fundamental values. That is why I requested After You Vote by Courtney Emerson. I appreciate those fighting the good fight for democracy.

This is such a good resource for my needs as a high school government teacher. It is important that my students learn what is needed after the vote has been cast. This provides a real account of the political process.

Engaging in politics can seem like a very daunting task, especially in such a volatile world like the one we are living in right now. After You Vote provides an answer to "what's next?" Through the book, she breaks down the most important things we should know about how government works, prioritizing initiatives, and how to see real change.

We, as women, need to educate ourselves on how and what the government represents for us and by us. This book enlightens that information in a positive way. It also shows you how you can be an instrument of change in this country. Moving forward we all need to learn more and extoll our own strengths to make this a place we want to live.

This is definitely a great resource that I can use for my AP Government students. My students always ask me how they can get involved in politics apart from just voting, and I'm usually at a loss for what to tell them. This is an especially fantastic resource for my female students, who are even more intimidated than the boys.

I teach at an all-girls school. I will be making sure that my students read this book. I find many of my students are looking for a roadmap to use to voice their opinion and Emerson gives one between these pages. She does so much in this book that is invaluable, that if you are or know females who have any sort of political leaning, you should introduce them to this work. She does a great job setting up the problem: why should women get involved, and speaks directly to their needs and issues. She hits the nail on the head: women want to see other women lead but that sentiment hasn't transferred into reality. The book is really great and giving a primer on the political system. I think this "workbook" style approach is great and would help individual citizens reflect but also students in a classroom setting.

I think what I really come away with from reading this book is what civic engagement looks like and some thoughts on how it can be carried out. There's theory here, but it's there for a larger purpose. There is some background and factual information, but it serves a larger purpose.

Emerson does a nice job viewing women in politics from many angles, looking at several opportunities where they can join in and make a difference. I think it is an inspiring book that could compel someone to step out of their comfort zone and make a positive change.

I have mixed opinions on this book. For the most part, I really enjoyed it and it was so so helpful and informative in how to make political changes in your community. It was very clearly explained and has great workbooks to consolidate the knowledge. However, nearer the end, it wasn’t as great as before and it lost track and became kinda boring. Good book though! Would definitely recommend!