Happy Fourth of July! Here are some all-American books, featuring elections of all sizes, and kids who are connected to the White House!
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer: When Hope and her aunt move to rural Wisconsin they become involved in a local election for town mayor.
All American Girl by Meg Cabot: Sam's life goes from normal to extra ordinary after she saves the President from an assassination attempt, also catching the eye of the cute first son.
First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover by Mital Perkins: Sameera was adopted from Pakistan when she was 4. Now that she
is 16 workers on her father's presidential campaign are afraid she isn't "American" enough and she is forced to become a "typical" American girl complete with a fake blog.
Vote for Larry by Janet Tashijian: In this follow up to the Gospel According to Larry, Larry decides to run for president to encourage a youth vote, even though he's not yet 18.
The President's Daughter by Ellen Emerson White: Meghan is used to politics, with her mom being a senator. Now that her mom is the president, Meghan's life is turned upside down with a new school and other changes in her life.
Also try Josh Lieb's I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be Your Class President or David Levithan's Wide Awake to more insight into the American Democracy!
I'll see you @ the library!
Katie (Reading Sorta Like a Rock Star by Matthew Quick)
Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer: When Hope and her aunt move to rural Wisconsin they become involved in a local election for town mayor.All American Girl by Meg Cabot: Sam's life goes from normal to extra ordinary after she saves the President from an assassination attempt, also catching the eye of the cute first son.
First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover by Mital Perkins: Sameera was adopted from Pakistan when she was 4. Now that she
is 16 workers on her father's presidential campaign are afraid she isn't "American" enough and she is forced to become a "typical" American girl complete with a fake blog.Vote for Larry by Janet Tashijian: In this follow up to the Gospel According to Larry, Larry decides to run for president to encourage a youth vote, even though he's not yet 18.
The President's Daughter by Ellen Emerson White: Meghan is used to politics, with her mom being a senator. Now that her mom is the president, Meghan's life is turned upside down with a new school and other changes in her life.Also try Josh Lieb's I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be Your Class President or David Levithan's Wide Awake to more insight into the American Democracy!
I'll see you @ the library!
Katie (Reading Sorta Like a Rock Star by Matthew Quick)