Grace for President

Grace for President

Author: Kelly DiPucchio

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 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

Grace Goes to Washington

Author: Kelly DiPucchio

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2019-09-04

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 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.


If I Ran for President

If I Ran for President

Author: Catherine Stier

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 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.


The President Sang Amazing Grace

The President Sang Amazing Grace

Author: Zoe Mulford

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-05-19

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 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 Were President

If I Were President

Author: Catherine Stier

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 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!


My Teacher for President

My Teacher for President

Author: Kay Winters

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781484414729

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A second-grader writes a television station with reasons why his teacher would make a good president, but only if she can continue teaching till the end of the year.


Duck for President

Duck for President

Author: Doreen Cronin

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781599610917

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When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President.


Jesus for President

Jesus for President

Author: Shane Claiborne

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-08-30

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 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.


Otto Runs for President

Otto Runs for President

Author: Rosemary Wells

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 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.


When You Grow Up to Vote

When You Grow Up to Vote

Author: Eleanor Roosevelt

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1250224810

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Eleanor Roosevelt’s book on citizenship for young people now revised and updated for a contemporary audience. In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. The new edition has updated information and back matter as well as fresh, bold art from award-winning artist Grace Lin. Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, this book explains that the people in government work the voter. Fresh, contemporary, and even fun, When You Grow Up to Vote is the book parents and teachers need to talk to children about how our government is designed to work.