Grace Goes to Washington

by Kelly DiPucchio, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)

Overview

In this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Grace for President, award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham present a fun, kid-friendly introduction to the branches of American government as well as the struggle and joys that comes with being a public servant.
 
"Who's in charge here?"

When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money from a school fund-raiser. The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday, but she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things!

This follow-up to bestseller Grace for President teaches how the U.S. government makes decisions and also what it takes to be a true public servant.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368024334
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	09/03/2019
Series:	Grace for President , #2
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	645,521
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kelly DiPucchio  (www.kellydipucchio.com) has written several children's picture books including the New York Times bestseller  Grace for President,  Bed Hogs,  Liberty's Journey, and  Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!  A graduate of Michigan State University, Kelly lives in southern Michigan with her husband and three children.


New York Times  bestselling illustrator and Caldecott Honor winner  LeUyen Pham  has created over ninety books for children, including  Sheep 101, The Princess in Black series with Shannon and Dean Hale,  Freckleface Strawberry  with Julianne Moore, and her own  The Bear Who Wasn't There.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Grace for President:
Rise/Amelia Bloomer Project Book List

"Thought-provoking and timely..."—School Library Journal

"Explaining the electoral system to adults isn't easy, but [DiPucchio and Pham] make it understandable to kids."—Booklist

"A timely, well‑constructed explanation brought down to a level anyone can comprehend."—Kirkus

"DiPucchio...delivers a lively and well‑timed lesson on the electoral system."—Publishers Weekly

"...the book delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts."—The New York Times

Praise for Grace Goes to Washington:

"A layered story with educational and entertainment appeal."—Kirkus

From the Publisher

2019-05-26
Grace learns about the branches of government and uses a democratic process at school to make their community a kinder place.

Grace can't wait for her class trip to Washington, D.C. But that's not the only thing happening at school. The bake sale was a success, and the student council is charged with deciding how to spend the money. Various classroom representatives and committees have suggestions, as does Principal Pérez. Should they buy new library books, musical instruments, or sports equipment? Sam likens the student-government system to the national government, with an executive branch (Principal Pérez) and a legislative branch (the elected leaders on the student council). The class has an inspiring trip to Washington, D.C., but back at school, everyone is still arguing over how to spend the money. Grace notices a new student sitting alone, and when she sees his sketchpad, she gets an idea. They collaborate on a proposal for a "Friendship Mall," and voting day becomes a time for unity instead of fighting. The text effectively ties together the story's threads while using child-friendly parallels to familiarize readers with the branches of government. Pham's characteristically exuberant illustrations depict a diverse school community in which learning, leadership, and kindness coexist. Grace herself is a black girl with locs, Sam presents white, the new boy is South Asian, and Principal Pérez also has brown skin.

A layered story with educational and entertainment appeal. (author's note, suggested activities, chart of checks and balances) (Picture book. 6-10)

Kirkus Reviews