Grace for President

Description

"Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school's mock election! Author Kelly DiPucchio not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system, but also teaches them the value of hard work, courage, and independent thought--and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.

LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Phamhas created over ninety books for children, including The Princess in Black series with Shannon and Dean Hale, Freckleface Strawberry with Julianne Moore, and her own The Bear Who Wasn't There.

"...the book delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts."--The New York Times "DiPucchio and Pham are game gals. Explaining the electoral system to adults isn't easy, but they make it understandable to kids."--Booklist "Thought-provoking and timely..."--School Library Journal Praise for Grace for President: Rise/Amelia Bloomer Project Book List