Kids’ Books to Read for
Inauguration Day
by Sarah Mangiola
On January 20, 2021, Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as president and vice president, respectively, of the United States. It’s a historic moment for the country, as Kamala Harris will be the first female, first Black, and first Indian American vice president. The kids in your life can join in the celebrations with these stories! Including books written by Kamala Harris, a new picture book about White House dogs Champ and Major, and more, there’s so much for kids to discover in these books to read for Inauguration Day.
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Citizen Baby: My President
What does the president do all day? Citizen Baby knows! Your little one can learn all about the presidency with this adorably-illustrated board book, apart of the Citizen Baby series.
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Champ and Major: First Dogs
This adorable book introduces kids to Champ and Major, president-elect Joe Biden's dogs! Major will be the first shelter dog to live in the White House, and Champ - who got to visit when his dad was vice president, can't wait to show him around!
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Superheroes Are Everywhere
Available from:Kamala Harris's picture book reminds readers that superheroes are all around us - and that kids can be superheroes, too! This inspiring picture book shows little readers that they have the power to make the world a better place!
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Of Thee I Sing
Available from:Written as a letter to his daughters, former President Barack Obama pens a tribute to 13 groundbreaking Americans - including Georgia O'Keeffe and Jackie Robinson. Award-winning illustrator Loren Long's pictures accompany this beautifully-written story.
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DK Readers L2: What is the President's Job?
Growing readers can learn more about what the president does with this Level 2 reader from DK. With photographs to support the text, as well as strong visual clues to help build vocabulary, this book about presidents is perfect for new chapter books readers.
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Who Is Kamala Harris?
Available from:Apart of the Who HQ NOW series, this biography is perfect for middle grade readers looking to learn more about Kamala Harris. From failing the bar exam to rising through the legal ranks to eventually become California's attorney general, there's so much to discover about the vice president-elect's life.
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Kid Presidents
Available from:This book takes middle grade readers back to when former presidents were just like them: kids! They dealt with kids-sized problems, just like the young readers in your life. Full-color illustrations on each page make this slice of history fun.
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Where Do Presidents Come From?
This comic book guide tells readers everything they want to know about the President of the United States! Covering weird facts about former presidents to what the president does on a day to day basis, this book puts a hilarious spin on the facts.
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The Truths We Hold
Available from:This young readers adaptation of Kamala Harris' biography is perfect for teens hoping to learning more about the vice president-elect. Young adults will be interested to read about Harris' influences and values that got her where she is today.
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