2025 Democracy Reading Challenge

We’re once again celebrating the civic season with a fresh round of recommended reads, all handpicked by Arkansas leaders. This year’s titles were chosen to be nonpartisan, aimed at deepening our understanding of American democracy and avenues for civic engagement.

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Join our Youth Democracy Reading Challenge!

‘Tis the civic season, and we’re excited to showcase six books specifically chosen for Arkansas youth by our Civic Arkansas partner, Peyton Bolling! This year’s Youth Democracy Reading Challenge is divided into age groups ranging from elementary to high school students. Each listing includes a note from Peyton, a synopsis, and links to purchase the…

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Empower Yourself, Elevate Your Team

by Molly Thomason To work well with a team, a person must first understand themselves.   Just like how a flight attendant reminds passengers to put on their oxygen masks before helping others in an emergency, the same principle applies to any collaborative work you participate in. If you do not understand your own strengths and…

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