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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Civics, Social Sciences, Political Activism, Community Organizing, Education

Book Review:
''Building Civic Literacy and Citizen Power'' is a hands-on, empowering guidebook for anyone who wants to move from passive citizenship to active participation. Authors Chesney and Feinstein, drawing from over a decade of real-world classroom and community experience, demystify the process of creating change. The book brilliantly combines theoretical understanding of ''civic literacy'' with concrete, step-by-step action plans. It covers essential topics like voter mobilization, coalition building, agenda setting, and holding public officials accountable. Each chapter is packed with practical activities designed to build real-world skills. This is not just a textbook; it's a toolkit for empowerment, making it an invaluable resource for educators, community organizers, activists, and students of political science and social work who believe in the power of engaged citizens.