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If I Ran for President

By Catherine Stier · Read by Lonnie Chavis, Parker Bates & Mackenzie Hancsicsak

Illustrated by
Lynne Avril Cravath
Published by
Albert Whitman & Company
Official grade range
2nd–3rd
Official run time
8:00
Grade 28 minute videoCivicsCommunityLeadership

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Why this book fits

Children imagine campaigning for president and introduce key steps, responsibilities, and public choices in an election.

The accessible hypothetical structure gives Grade 2 students useful civic vocabulary and a reason to connect leadership with responsibility.

Teaching focus

Identify responsibilities of candidates and support a leadership priority with reasons.

Original activity

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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.

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