Grace for President - by Kelly Dipucchio

About the Book

"Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first female president and starts her political career by running in her school's mock election"--

Book Synopsis

An inspiring and fun New York Times bestseller about elections and why every vote counts--from award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham.
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 jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her opponent is popular soccer captain Thomas. When Grace comes up with a campaign slogan, Thomas comes up with his own. When Grace makes a list of campaign promises, Thomas makes one, too. She makes posters and buttons...and so does he. This just makes her more determined than ever, so when her opponent claims to be the "best man for the job"--and seems to have captured all the boys' votes--Grace decides the only thing to do is prove that she's the best person for the job!
This story not only gives young readers an accessible introduction to the American electoral system, but also teaches the importance of hard work and the power of a single voice. An inspiring example of how to choose our leaders!

Review Quotes

Praise for Grace for President:
A New York Times BestsellerRise/Amelia Bloomer Project Book List

"A timely, well-constructed explanation brought down to a level anyone can comprehend."--Kirkus

"Delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts."--The New York Times

"DiPucchio...delivers a lively and well-timed lesson on the electoral system."--Publishers Weekly

"Explaining the electoral system to adults isn't easy, but [DiPucchio and Pham] make it understandable to kids."--Booklist

"Thought-provoking and timely."--School Library Journal

About the Author

Kelly DiPucchio has written several children's picture books including the New York Times bestsellers The Sandwich Swap and Grace for President as well as Grace Goes to Washington, Gaston, and Oona. Kelly lives in southern Michigan with her husband and three children.

LeUyen Pham is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has created over one hundred books for children, including the Itty-Bitty-Kitty-Corn series with Shannon Hale, Freckleface Strawberry with Julianne Moore, and Caldecott Honor book Bear Came Along with Richard T. Morris as well as her own Big Sister, Little Sister and Outside, Inside. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their two sons.