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Talking to Children About the Election

Election season is upon us here in the United States. With so much information out there, children might have a lot of questions about the process of voting, how and where to vote, who can run for president, and why it's important that everyone has the protected right to vote. Our experts have curated a robust collection full of titles that will help guide conversations!

For extra tips, check out 5 Easy Ways to Talk to Kids About Voting.

Cover of Your Voice, Your Vote by Leah Henderson

Your Voice, Your Vote

By Leah Henderson

Illustrated by Keisha Morris

Kamala Harris Rooted in Justice by Nikki Grimes

Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

By Nikki Grimes

Illustrated by Laura Freeman

I Voted by Mark Shulman

I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference

By Mark Shulman

Illustrated by Serge Bloch

If I Ran for President by Catherine Stier

If I Ran for President

By Catherine Stier

Illustrated by Lynn Avril

Cover of What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me by Alexis Bunten

What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me

ByAlexis Bunten

Illustrated by Nicole Neidhardt

Cover of Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio

Grace for President

By Kelly DiPucchio

Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Cover of The Walk by Winsome Bigham

The Walk

By Winsome Bingham

Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

Ballots for Belva by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Ballots for Belva

By Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Illustrated by Courtney A. Martin

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Wilma's Way Home: The Life of Wilma Mankiller

By Doreen Rappaport

Illustrated by Linda Kukuk

Cover of Lillian's Right to Vote by Jonah Winter

Lillian's Right to Vote

By Jonah Winter

Illustrated by Shane Evans

Superheroes Are Everywhere by Kamala Harris

Superheroes Are Everywhere

By Kamala Harris

Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea by Meena Harris

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

By Meena Harris

Illustrated by Ana Ramírez González

She Was the First by Katheryn Russell-Brown

She Was First! The Trailbalazing Life of Shirley Chilsolm

By Katheryn Russell-Brown

Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

By Andrea Beaty

Illustrated by David Roberts

We the Kids by David Catrow

We the Kids

Written and illustrated by
David Catrow

Cover of Nikki & Deja: Election Madness

Nikki & Deja: Election Madness

By Karen English

Illustrated by Laura Freeman

The Campaign by Leila Sales

The Campaign

By Leila Sales

Illustrated by Kim Balacuit

Twins by Varian Johnson

Twins

By Varian Johnson

Illustrated by Shannon Wright

Sadiq and the Big Election by Siman Nuurali

The Walk

By Simaan Nuurali

Illustrated by Christos Skaltsas

Cover of Pedro for President by Fran Manushkin

Pedro for President

by Fran Manushkin

Illustrated by Tammy Lyon

Sharice's Big Voice by Sharice Davids

Sharice's Big Voice

By Sharice Davids
and Nancy K. Mays

Illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley


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