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Who's in Charge of New York State?: A Kid's Guide to the State Government

Who's in Charge of New York State?: A Kid's Guide to the State Government - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Jane RosenfeldAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:8/18/2026Pages:40
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Sidewalk Chalk PressISBN-13:9798993727806UPC:9798993727806Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social Science, Activism & Social Justice, Social TopicsBook Topic:Politics & Government, Civil & Human RightsSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.431Product ID:SC5G8WA2QP

One curious kid. Big questions. Real answers about New York State Government.

Who is in charge of New York State?

When election flyers arrive in the mailbox, one curious kid starts asking questions. What does a Governor do? Who makes the laws? How are decisions made for so many people?

With help from Mom and real-life school comparisons, this story explains in a clear and engaging way how New York State Government works.

From learning about the Governor to the Legislature to the courts, young readers will understand how each role matters and how people help shape their community.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Sidewalk Chalk PressISBN-13:9798993727806UPC:9798993727806Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social Science, Activism & Social Justice, Social TopicsBook Topic:Politics & Government, Civil & Human RightsSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.431Product ID:SC5G8WA2QP
Rosenfeld, Jane: - Jane Rosenfeld is an elementary school teacher and a born-and-raised New Yorker. She is passionate about helping students understand how their world works, and she strives to make big ideas, like how Government works, feel clear, relatable, and meaningful.Jane believes that when children engage with these ideas early on, they begin to see themselves as active participants in their communities. She is committed to helping students feel confident, curious, and connected to the world around them.Who's in Charge of New York State? was inspired by the questions her students ask every day and her belief in the power of young people to shape the future.Bokhari, Sanié: - Sanié Bokhari (b. 1991, Lahore, Pakistan) is a New York-based mixed media artist working across painting and illustration. She received a BFA from the National College of Arts, Lahore, and an MFA in Painting from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).Her work explores migration and memory through South Asian visual traditions. She has exhibited internationally, including in New York, Los Angeles, Karachi, London, Seoul and her work is held in collections such as Northwestern University and private collections internationally.
Publisher: Sidewalk Chalk Press

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Jane Rosenfeld

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