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Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

There is a long tradition of books for kids about the United States presidency, and when Joe Biden takes office, there will be several children’s book authors and subjects entering the White House with him →

Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

The first lady, Jill Biden, for example, has written “Joey: The Story of Joe Biden” and “Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops.”

Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has also written one. Her book, which is aimed at children from ages 3 to 7, is called “Superheroes Are Everywhere.”

Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

Ms. Harris has also been the subject of picture books, including “Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice” by Nikki Grimes, and a book by her niece, Meena Harris, “Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea.” (Maya is Meena’s mom.)

Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

A former occupant of the White House, Barack Obama, has also written a children’s book called “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.” Laura Bush and Jenna Bush Hager wrote one, too, called “Read All About It!”

Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

President Trump has been the topic of children’s books, including a biography from Scholastic called “President Donald Trump,” and a parody called “A Child’s First Book of Trump” by the comedian Michael Ian Black.

Presidential Children’s Books, Pets and All

Elizabeth A. HarrisReporting on publishing

There is also an important subgenre of children’s books focused on presidential pets, like the Obama family dog Bo and the Clinton family cat Socks. A book on the Biden family dogs, Champ and Major, is coming this month. Woof.