The Night Before Election Day

This book is part of a bigger series that teaches children about different holidays and religions. Here, readers follow an elementary school girl as she learns about how an election works, and that it can sometimes feel like campaigning goes on forever. Candidates’ political platforms are not discussed, but we learn that the little girl is excited to find out whether a man or a woman will be the next president of the United States. The protagonist’s excitement highlights the importance of representation, as she is a Black girl who sees a Black woman campaigning for the highest office in the country.

The Night Before Election Day
By Natasha Wing
Illustrated by Amy Wummer
New York, NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 2020
Nancy H. Marshall "A Visit From St. Nicholas" Collection
Rare Book PZ8.3 .W7185 Nat 2020

Natasha Wing's The Night Before Election Day

This is an example of twofold representation as children can identify with both the presidential hopeful and the future voter. It also highlights the importance of community outreach.

Yes! It's almost here. And the big question is: Who will be our next president? Will our leader be a he or a she? A young citizen gives her take on politics and Election Day in this charming story, told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem. [Publisher's description]

Natasha Wing's The Night Before Election Day