
By Kelly DiPucchio, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Grace for President series
A girl runs for class president, challenging gender norms and a popular opponent.
Grace discovers the U.S. has never had a female president and decides to change that, starting with her school's mock election. Facing a popular opponent who claims he's the "best man," Grace must prove she's the best person for the job. Can she overcome the odds and inspire her classmates? This engaging tale explores the electoral process and the power of determination.
A fresh, fun, and “thought-provoking” New York Times bestseller about the American electoral college and why every vote counts from bestselling and award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham.
“Where are the girls?”
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 immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school’s mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her popular opponent declares that he’s the “best man for the job” and seems to have captured the votes of all of the class’s boys. But Grace is more determined than ever. Even if she can’t be the best man for the job, she can certainly try to be the best person!
This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought – and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.
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