Sofia Valdez, Future Prez.

Written by Andrea Beaty

Illustrated by David Roberts 

No Awards.

 

 

Sofia is a stand up citizen, she helps her neighbors, walks their dogs, rakes leaves in her neighborhood, and visits with the elderly. However, one day on her walk home from school, her Abuelo becomes injured by the communities landfill, something that has become unruly and out of control. After her Abuelo is injured, Sofia decides that something must be done. Mustering up all of her courage, Sofia marches down to city hall to demand change and speaks up when it's hard. Because of Sofia's brave actions, her community is able to create a beautiful park in place of their stinky ole landfill. 

 

I loved this book and the message that it sends. Sofia is a second grader, and she is just one person. This book speaks to me that even if you're just one person and even if you're young, you can still stand up for what you believe in and fight to make a change. This book is appropriate for grades first through third. I would use Sofia Valdez Future Prez. as a read aloud to segway my students into an activity that revolves around a time when they stood up for something they believed in.