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12 Information Picture Books on Voting and Elections

12 Information Picture Books on Voting and Elections

Help your students navigate this important and complex election system with some informative picture books on elections and voting.

Voting and Elections

Talking with your students about voting and elections promotes discussions on equality, fairness, representation, citizenship and how participation is an important right within a democracy. With these books on voting and elections, you can help them understand elections are not just about personalities. They are learning how a candidate and their party support families, local communities, an entire country and global efforts.

Picture Books on Elections and Voting

If you are trying to help your students understand the importance of elections, I have put together a list of helpful picture books on voting. It’s never too early to learn about the election process, so there are a variety of books for different levels of understanding.

The Election by Eleanor Levenson

A non-fiction picture book explaining the process of UK elections. Children will learn about different political parties, democracy, elections and voting.

Emmeline Pankhurst by Lisbeth Kaiser

A children's book on voting discriminations. As a political activist, Emmeline Pankhurst dedicated her life to the fight for women’s equality. She organised the suffragette movement in the UK and was instrumental in women gaining the right to vote. The book includes a profile of Mrs. Pankhurst’s life accompanied by historical photos and a timeline. Promotes activism, the suffragette movement, women’s rights and gender roles.

Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America by Deborah Diesen

History of voting rights in America is covered, including voting discrimination. At the back of the book you can find more details about US related legislation and activists.

Grace for President by Kelly Dipucchio

When Grace learns all US presidents have been men she decides to be president when she grows up. Her teacher sets up a mock election with Grace as one of the candidates. Her opponent says he is the ‘best man’ for the job, prompting Grace to be the best ‘person’.

I Could Do That!: Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote by Linda Arms White

Linda Arms White depicts Esther Morris as a strong and dynamic woman who, angry that only men can vote in her state of Wyoming, was instrumental in getting the vote for women. Use to promote a growth mindset, female role-models, independence and perseverance.

Lillian's Right to Vote by Jonah Winter

Lillian, a one-hundred-year-old African American woman, is determined to walk up the steep hill to her polling station to make her voice heard. During her journey she remembers the difficult voting history of her family. After the passing of the Fifteenth Amendment her great grandfather votes for the first time, she witness her parents registering to vote and she marched from Selma to Montgomery.

The President of the Jungle by André Rodrigues

Lion’s selfish behaviour prompts the other animals to protest and prepare for an election for the new king of the jungle. Watch as the animals hold rallies, campaigns and cast their vote.

The Teachers March! by Sandra Neil Wallace

Another book on voting discriminations. Reverend F. D. Reese was a teacher, principal and leader of the Voting Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. He recognised the respect felt towards educators and organised a teacher only march for voting rights. In 1965, black teachers left their classroom to march to the courthouse to register to vote. The book includes an interview with Reverend F.D. Reese and other teachers, photographs and a timeline.

Voice of Freedom Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford

Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of equal voting rights, but she had to overcome prejudice, verbal abuse and a beating which nearly killed her. In 1964 she gave a televised speech which prompted people to support the Freedom Democrats. Told in verse the book shares Fannie Lou Hamer’s life from her tough childhood, showing determination, courage and hope and to standing up for social rights.

Vote for Our Future by Margaret McNamara

Students at school that turns into a polling station during election time, encourage their family and community to vote.

What Can a Citizen Do? by Dave Eggers

Find out what it means to be a good citizen. Different children show how their actions generate an active and supportive community. Practical ways to change the world positively include, picking up litter, planting a seed, helping a neighbour, joining a cause and writing a letter.

What Next?

If you know of any children’s books on voting and elections not based in the US, let me know. I would love to make this list more international.

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