Mommy is the Mayor

by Letitia Clark
Mommy is the Mayor
Author: Letitia Clark
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-08-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781637650417
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Mommy is the Mayor is a narrative about a city mayor's role. Seen through the eyes of children, it opens up the world to convey the impact local government has on their everyday lives. The book touches on the need for representation through the diverse illustrations and the demonstration of role modeling for children of color. Mommy is the Mayor hopes to inspire an interest in serving at the local level, raising awareness about the importance of running for office, while exploring non-traditional roles in government for diverse populations.

Mom for Mayor

by Nancy Edwards
Mom for Mayor
Author: Nancy Edwards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:
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Upon learning that the city has sold his neighborhood park to developers, fifth-grader Eric Clark determines to help his community by getting his mother elected mayor.

The Book of Unknown Americans

by Cristina Henríquez
The Book of Unknown Americans
Author: Cristina Henríquez
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385350856
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A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and "illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration" (The New York Times Book Review). When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America.

Mom, What's a Mayor?

by Monique Owens
Mom, What's a Mayor?
Author: Monique Owens
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-02-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578371795
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This fun, informative, and colorfully illustrated book, promotes civil literacy and teaches children about the government, its structure and how to be involved in the political process

Wish You Were Eyre

by Heather Vogel Frederick
Wish You Were Eyre
Author: Heather Vogel Frederick
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-10-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442341998
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The Mother-Daughter Book Club says bon voyage to Concord and bonjour to France! It’s a dream come true for Megan, who’s jet-setting to Paris for Fashion Week with Gigi. Meanwhile, back in Concord, Mrs. Wong decides to run for mayor, so Emma and Stewart team up to make her campaign a success. Jess and Cassidy are also hoping for victories, Jess in the a cappella finals with the MadriGals and Cassidy in the national hockey championships with her teammates. In the midst of it all, the girls—along with their Wyoming pen pals, who drop in for a visit over Spring Break—dive into Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. Some real life romance follows, as Becca may have found a Mr. Rochester of her own. And then there’s the matter of a certain wedding. The book club girls, their families, the British Berkeley brothers, and even Annabelle Fairfax (aka Stinkerbelle) will be attending the ceremony, which means there might be some bumps before the bride waltzes down the aisle…

My Mother the Mayor, Maybe

by Pat Kibbe
My Mother the Mayor, Maybe
Author: Pat Kibbe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-05-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9780595182671
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B.J. Pinkerton things it’s great that her mother is running for mayor! But there’s never been a woman mayor before, and her mother is a Democrat while the rest of the town is Republican. It takes a lot of hard work to make an underdog into a winner. In fact, ten-year-old B.J., her sister and three brothers, her father, and the dog have to make some big sacrifices—like having hot dogs for dinner every night. But can her mother really win? If so, why did her campaign manager say she’s “a sure loser”? And why does he spend so much time with the other candidate? B.J. smells a rat, and she’s determined to find out who it is!

Mommy's Khimar

by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Mommy's Khimar
Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534400605
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Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness! A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother’s colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Tompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn. A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl’s life.

Hope Was Here

by Joan Bauer
Hope Was Here
Author: Joan Bauer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2005-06-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1101657871
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Readers fell in love with teenage waitress Hope Yancey when Joan Bauer’s Newbery Honor–winning novel was published ten years ago. Now, with a terrific new jacket and note from the author, Hope’s story will inspire a new group of teen readers.

Feeding My Mother

by Jann Arden
Feeding My Mother
Author: Jann Arden
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-03-05
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0735273936
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This edition of the inspirational #1 bestseller draws on a new year of Jann's diaries and her mother's final days. When beloved singer and songwriter Jann Arden's parents built a house just across the way from her, she thought they would be her refuge from the demands of her career. And for a time that was how it worked. But then her dad fell ill and died, and just days after his funeral, her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In Feeding My Mother, Jann shares what it is like for a daughter to become her mother's caregiver—in her own frank and funny words, and in recipes she invented to tempt her mom. Full of heartbreak, but also full of love and wonder.