9 Kids Books about Elections & Voting
Tis the voting season! These nine great books explain the election process and the importance of voting for kids of all ages…
Amelia Bedilia’s First Vote by Herman Parish. When Amelia Bedelia is honored with the coveted role of “principal for the day,” what will her first order of business be? Organizing a vote, of course!
Bold & Brave: Ten Heroes Who Won Women the Right to Vote by Kirsten Gillibrand. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recounts the stories of ten leaders who strove to win the right to vote for American women--a journey that took more than seventy years of passionate commitment.
Clifford for President by Mark Mcveigh. Clifford is running for President . . . of the Birdwell Island dog park!
Lillian’s Right to Vote by Jonah Winter. An elderly African American woman, en route to vote, remembers her family’s tumultuous voting history in this picture book publishing in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote by Bonnie Worth. The Cat in the Hat looks at how, why, and who we vote for in a rhyming, nonfiction book.
Scholastic Book of Presidents by George Sullivan. Hail to the Chief! Get ready to meet all of our nation's presidents, from George Washington to Barack Obama, and everyone in between, including a section on Donald Trump, our newest president elected in 2016
So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George. This celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world.
What’s the Big Deal About Elections? by Ruby Shamir. From campaigns to voting booths, from local elections to national races, this fun and fact-filled book--now in chapter book format!--celebrates the fundamental American idea that "we the people" get to decide who runs the show.
V is for Voting by Kate Farrell. This ABC book introduces progressive families to concepts like social justice and civil rights and reminds readers that every vote counts.