Teacher Quick Picks - Election and Voting

Duck for President, Doreen Cronin

Duck runs for president when he gets tired of working for Farmer Brown.

If I Ran for President, Catherine Stier

A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to campaign for national office.

Madam President, Lane Smith

In this comically illustrated picture book, a girl imagines what her day would be like if she were the president.

My Teacher for President, Kay Winters

A second-grader writes a TV station with reasons why his teacher would make a good president.

Papa’s Mark, Gwendolyn Battle-Levert

A father casts a vote after his son teaches him how to write his name.

Barack Obama: An American Story, Roberta Edwards

A short biography of the Democratic candidate for president.

My Dad, John McCain, Meghan McCain

A picture book biography of the Republican candidate for president, written by his daughter.

Vote!, Elaine Christelow

Shows the steps involved in a mayoral election, from campaigns to victory.

Margaret Chase Smith: A Woman for President, Lynne Plourde

Briefly recounts the story of one of the first women presidential candidates.

Voting, Sarah De Capua

Discusses the history of voting and elections.

Mama Went to Jail for the Vote, Kathleen Karr

A young girl comes to appreciate her mother’s work as a suffragist.

Soccer Chick Rules, Dawn FitzGerald

13-year old Tess becomes involved in local politics to get a tax levy passed.

America Votes: How Our President Is Elected, Linda Granfield

An introduction to the national election process.

Friendly Foes: A Look At Political Parties, Elaine Landau

The history of the Democrat and Republican parties, as well as some third party movements, is presented for older students.

Madam President, Catherine Thimmesh

An overview of the role of women in American politics through history.

Obama: A Promise of Change, David Mendell

An adaptation for young readers of the book Obama: From Promise to Power

Political Profiles: John McCain, Catherine Wells

Biography of the Republican candidate for president.