Grace for President

by Kelly DiPucchio
Grace for President
Author: Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 136804168X
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A fresh, fun, and "thought-provoking" New York Times bestseller about the American electoral college and why every vote counts from bestselling and award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham. "Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her popular opponent declares that he's the "best man for the job" and seems to have captured the votes of all of the class's boys. But Grace is more determined than ever. Even if she can't be the best man for the job, she can certainly try to be the best person! This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought -- and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.

Grace Goes to Washington

by Kelly DiPucchio
Grace Goes to Washington
Author: Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2019-09-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1368045995
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In this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Grace for President, award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham present a fun, kid-friendly introduction to the branches of American government as well as the struggle and joys that comes with being a public servant. "Who's in charge here?" When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money from a school fund-raiser. The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday, but she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things! This follow-up to bestseller Grace for President teaches how the U.S. government makes decisions and also what it takes to be a true public servant.

The President Sang Amazing Grace

by Zoe Mulford
The President Sang Amazing Grace
Author: Zoe Mulford
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1647002249
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This picture book about Barack Obama singing with a grieving nation after the Charleston church shooting “represents an important moment in U.S. history” (Kirkus Reviews). When nine people were killed in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, the nation grieved as one, and when President Barack Obama sang “Amazing Grace” during his eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney, it was acknowledged as one of the most powerful moments of his presidency. Singer/songwriter Zoe Mulford was so moved that she wrote the song “The President Sang Amazing Grace,” which was sung by Joan Baez and illustrated by filmmaker and painter Jeff Scher for a video that has been viewed countless times. This book presents the lyrics to the song, Scher’s paintings, excerpts from Obama’s eulogy, biographies of those who were killed, historical context, and sheet music.

If I Ran for President

by Catherine Stier
If I Ran for President
Author: Catherine Stier
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807592838
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Library Media Connection Editor's Choice Award Imagine starring in commercials and traveling in your own campaign bus! Or seeing your face on bumper stickers and T-shirts! If you ran for president, you would get to do these and other fun things, but you would also have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's problems, tell the American people about your platform, select a running mate, and debate your opponents on live television. Finally, in November, Election Day would arrive. You would keep your fingers crossed and wait for the results—will you be the next president of the United States? A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to run for president. The entertaining yet informative text is a good conversation starter for discussions on the election process. A note about this process accompanies the story.

Max for President

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Max for President
Author: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 030779329X
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From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo. Max thinks that he would like to be class president. So does Kelly. But there can only be one president! Who will the class elect? Full of laughs and suspense, Max for President is a lively story of good sportsmanship—and a great way for kids to learn a little about elections, too!

Otto Runs for President

by Rosemary Wells
Otto Runs for President
Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Dogs
ISBN: 9781987163926
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While the popular Tiffany and athletic Charles make increasingly outrageous promises in their campaigns for President of Canine Country Day School, Otto quietly enters the race, vowing only to try to do what students really want.

Duck for President

by Doreen Cronin
Duck for President
Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781599610917
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When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.

If I Were President

by Catherine Stier
If I Were President
Author: Catherine Stier
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0807592854
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2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!

Jesus for President

by Shane Claiborne
Jesus for President
Author: Shane Claiborne
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310862701
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Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people 'set apart' from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of 'Should I vote or not?' and 'Which candidate?' by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It's written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.