This week 4th and 5th graders are meeting in collaboration to discuss The Kid Who Ran for President by Dan Gutman. Could a kid really run for president? Could a kid really become president? Are there any similarities between this book and real life? Meet the candidate: Judson Moon.
"Hi! My name is Judson Moon. I'm twelve years old and I'm running for President of the YOU-nited States." That's how I introduced myself to about a zillion people. I must have kissed a zillion babies, said a zillion hellos, shaken a zillion hands . . . Will I get a zillion votes? The answer might surprise you.
Can you picture a kid as President? Imagine what we can accomplish -- together -- in a country where parents listen. Where teachers give no homework. Where every lawmaker obeys a single kid -- me! How am I going to pull this off? Who knows! Read the book to find out.
Gutman's book is a fast-paced page turner that is a funny read and cleverly disguises a helpful dose of factual information to help the reader understand the election process in the US. To preview discussion questions, click here. Please visit the Grade 4 page or the Grade 5 page to find out more about author Dan Gutman and the books he has written. You will also find links to the website for the real Kid President.
Happy reading!
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