Goldstone, author of Unpunished Murder: Massacre at Colfax and the Quest for Justice, sets tells the history of African American voting, beginning with the Constitutional Convention and continuing through two Constitutional Amendments, two Reconstruction Acts, two Civil Rights Acts, three Enforcement Acts, and continues into the second decade of the 21st century with voter suppression efforts in several southern states. Written for a younger audience, with short chapters and an approachable narrative, make this an accessible book for school aged readers, as well as adults.

The book contains a detailed table of contents, primary source documents and photographs, a glossary, bibliography, extensive source notes, and an index. I recommend this book for middle and high school libraries.