Constitution Translated for Kids Wins Prestigious Award
- Constitution Translated for Kids, by Cathy Travis, was honored for excellence by The Mom's Choice Awards® an honor recognizing authors for creating quality family-friendly books. Constitution Translated for Kids won the Mom's Choice Award gold medal in the category of “juvenile non-fiction.” In 2009, the book won Best Books Award finalist from USA Book News.
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- Constitution Translated for Kids untangles the U.S. Constitution’s complicated wording in a side-by-side format, pairing the original text with an easy-to-read version simply restating the foundation of U.S. democracy. The book also includes context, modern applications of the document, and an explanation of amendments to provide a better understanding of the nation’s foundation.
- Originally published in 2006, teachers have hailed the book as an extraordinary resource to teach the Constitution (required by law in mid-September). Constitution Translated for Kids is available in hardcover, soft cover, and in Spanish. The website, www.constitutionEZ.com, offers educators a free teacher’s guide, plus a compilation of free online resources for classrooms.
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- Cathy Travis, a former Capitol Hill communications director and strategist, hopes Americans of all ages understand the rights guaranteed to every citizen, and the foundation of a government of the people. “The Constitution is our only national birthright, so all Americans should understand our founding document,” says Travis. “This book makes that easier. Democracy only works when the governed know how their government works.”
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- Parents, librarians and retailers rely on the Mom's Choice Awards® when selecting quality materials for children and families. The esteemed panel of judges included experts in education and media, as well as parents, children, librarians and others.
- Also available on the book’s website are reviews, information about the author, and the free resources for teachers.
To schedule an interview with Cathy Travis, or to request a review copy of "Constitution Translated for Kids," please contact Amy Currie at (512) 478-2028 or acurrie@phenixpublicity.com.
