Election Day is the perfect time to teach students about the voting process and the role of a president. Be sure to check out these picture books about presidents and voting for the upcoming Election Day!
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Books About Presidents for Election Day
These 10 engaging books about presidents are ideal to share with your elementary students this election day!
So You Want to Be President?
So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George uses comical images and facts to teach kids about being a president. Students will learn facts about past presidents including insight about their private and public lives.
If I Ran for President
If I Ran for President by Catherine Stier teaches students about the presidential election process through a story format. Readers follow Ben throughout his campaign to being sworn in as president. Not only does it teach us facts about the election process, but we are also given insight into emotions along the way to humanize the process for kids.
Vote for Our Future
While students may to young to vote, they can still encourage the adults in their lives to make a change. Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara teaches students the power of using our voices and voting to make an impact.
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Sofia Valdez is inspired to make an impact in her community and run for president one day. Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty teaches young readers that one person can make a difference. This book is part of the popular Questioneers Series which encourages students to pursue their passions.
Lillian’s Right to Vote
As Lillian, a 100-year-old African American woman, goes to vote she recalls the uphill battle for civil rights that eventually allowed her to have the opportunity to vote. Lillian’s Right to Vote by Jonah Winter tells about the history of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
What’s the Big Deal About Elections
Young readers can learn about elections in a short and engaging chapter book format. What’s the Big Deal About Elections by Ruby Shamir provides facts about elections at different levels and the power of a democracy decided on by the people.
Vote!
Vote! by Eileen Christelow explains the voting process and how our democracy works in kid-friendly language with comic-style illustrations. Students will enjoy learning about voter registration, political parties, campaigns, and debates in this engaging book!
DK Eyewitness: Presidents
Election Day is an ideal time to teach students the history of the White House and our former presidents. DK Eyewitness: Presidents was written in association with the Smithsonian so you know it’s a comprehensive text with high-quality photographs.
I Am Abraham Lincoln
I am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer teaches young readers about our 16th president through a story format told by the president himself. This book is part of the Ordinary People Change the World series which focuses on character traits while providing facts about famous Americans.
My Little Golden Book About George Washington
My Little Golden Book About George Washington by Laura Haskins Houran is a biography about our 1st president written for young readers. You may want to check out the My Little Golden Books About.. to learn about other celebrities or try the Who Was series for upper elementary students.
What other books about presidents do you love using to teach students about election day? Share in the comments!
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