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The Best Elections Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about elections? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Book Uncle and Me

By Uma Krishnaswami, Julianna Swaney (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Book Uncle trilogy series

A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.

152 pages· 15,819 words· Est. 2 hour read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,272 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Vote for Our Future!

Students inspire change by encouraging voting at their school-turned-polling station.

40 pages· 750 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 490 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Mayor Hubble Is in Trouble!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the My Weirder School series

A third-grade class holds an election for president, with two main candidates, A.J. and Andrea, vying for the top spot

112 pages· 7,892 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 957 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

The Election-Day Disaster

By Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the Capital Mysteries series

Can two kids save the president's election after a Halloween scandal?

96 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 397 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Class Act

A young girl runs for student council and learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and being true to oneself

96 pages· 5,755 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 144 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2007

Grace for President

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.

40 pages· 981 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,916 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2008

The Frandidate

A young girl creates a machine that can change its appearance to please everyone, but it quickly gets out of control and threatens to destroy the world

128 pages· 4,911 words· Est. 41 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,015 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the The Questioneers series

A second-grade class decides to get a class pet and learns about the democratic process.

160 pages· 10,916 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 379 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Mindy Kim, Class President

By Lyla Lee, Dung Ho (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Mindy Kim series

Can Mindy overcome her fear of public speaking to win the class presidency with kindness and snacks?

96 pages· 9,496 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 253 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Bad Kitty for President

A cat runs for president of the Neighborhood Cat Club.

160 pages· 5,666 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,533 ratings
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Elections Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about elections for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Amelia Bedelia runs for mayor, turning politics into a comedy of literal interpretations.

Parks and Recreation

Ages 4–7 · 2021

Leslie Knope's class president run leads to big promises. Can she keep them?

I Voted

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover how choices shape our world, from picking fruit to electing leaders.

My Teacher for President

Ages 5–8 · 2004

A student imagines his teacher as the perfect presidential candidate.

Lincoln Tells a Joke

Ages 6–9 · 2010

Discover how humor helped Lincoln navigate a divided nation.

The President of the Jungle

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Jungle animals challenge their self-centered king in a wild election race.

If I Were President

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Children imagine the perks and responsibilities of being president.

One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote

Ages 4–9 · 2016

Discover the basics of voting and democracy with a whimsical guide for young readers.

Monster Needs Your Vote

Ages 2–5 · 2015

Monster runs for president, inspiring kids to stand up for their beliefs.

LaRue for Mayor

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A dog runs for mayor to protect canine freedoms from a strict candidate.

Amelia Bedelia's First Vote

Ages 4–8 · 2012

School election day brings unexpected challenges and fun for Amelia Bedelia.

Joey: The Story of Joe Biden

Ages 4–8

A young boy overcomes his stutter and grows up to become a leader in politics, serving as a senator and vice president before running for president

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Elections Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about elections for developing and independent readers.

The Tapper Twins Run for President

Ages 9–12 · 2016

Siblings clash in a hilarious race for class president, each with their own agenda.

Act

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Can Olive change school policy and keep her friends?

Masters of Disguise

Ages 8–12 · 2025

Supernatural kids on the run must outsmart a corrupt president before an election changes everything.

Gay Club!

Ages 14–17 · 2022

Queer teens face scandals and secrets in a heated election. Can they unite against a looming threat?

Big Nate: Mr. Popularity

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Nate runs for office against popular kids. Can he win?

Last Panda Standing

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Platypus detectives face a mysterious threat in a heated mayoral race. Can they solve it alone?

Dangerous Allies

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A group of young heroes must decide who to trust as they battle a corrupt regime with supernatural forces closing in.

Funny Kid for President
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Funny Kid for President

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A middle school student runs for class president while navigating a series of misadventures and rivalries.

Babymouse for President

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A mouse runs for president of the student council at her school, promising to make changes that will benefit her fellow students.

Class Election from the Black Lagoon

Ages 7–10

A student runs for class president and navigates campaigns, slogans, and rivalries in a humorous take on democracy.

Vote for Suzanne

Ages 7–9 · 2008

Two friends clash in a fierce fourth-grade mayoral race, testing their bond with rumors and rivalry.

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