Alabama joined the nation in 1820, says this book,
accompanied by short bios of some well-known Americans born in that state;
Helen Keller and Mae Jamison. Each state in the USA is represented by two sets
of kid, along with short pledges (also by kids, and in their own handwriting)
on what they’ll do if they get elected. Unlike an old social studies book,
Future American President includes kids of both genders and all races.
Matthew Jordan Smith raised funds for this effort on
Kickstarter, so I figure one of these days somebody’s going to finance a
presidential campaign using crowdfunding. The photos are simple; average kids
standing alone with a sign saying “future president,” surrounded by trees,
mountain, and grassland. Some of the states are well known for scientists,
musicians, and politicians, others aren’t exactly “famous.” Alaska and Hawaii
aren’t the birthplace of a lot of “great” Americans, but then again, what makes
Americans great?
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