"Brown Like Me" Books
Books for Kids Featuring Black Characters
A young boy tells of what he would do and experience if he were president of the United States. This is a great book for kids wanting to learn about the basic responsibilities of the Commander in Chief and his or her role in government.
Barbara Jordan had a "big, bold, booming, crisp, clear, confident voice" that caused people "to sit right up, stand up straight, and take notice."
Appalled that there has never been a female president, Grace decides that she wants to become president!
In this book, children not only indicate what they would do if they ran for president, but the book also provides an excellent overview of the election process.
