Grace Goes To Washington - By Kelly Dipucchio ( Hardcover )

About the Book

On a school field trip to Washington, D.C., student council member Grace and her classmates learn about the three branches of the federal government, how school government operates, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to be a good citizen.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR GRACE FOR PRESIDENT

New York Times Best Seller

PRAISE FOR GRACE FOR PRESIDENT

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

PRAISE FOR GRACE FOR PRESIDENT

"Lively."--Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR GRACE FOR PRESIDENT

"Refreshingly, Grace's hard-fought campaign . . . features the hard work that goes into such a contest."--The New York Times Book Review

About The Author

Kelly DiPucchio  (www.kellydipucchio.com) has written several children's picture books including the New York Times bestseller  Grace for President,  Bed Hogs,  Liberty's Journey, and  Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!  A graduate of Michigan State University, Kelly lives in southern Michigan with her husband and three children.
New York Times  bestselling illustrator and Caldecott Honor winner  LeUyen Pham  has created over ninety books for children, including  Sheep 101, The Princess in Black series with Shannon and Dean Hale,  Freckleface Strawberry  with Julianne Moore, and her own  The Bear Who Wasn't There.