Toronto is having an election on October 24. How many campaign signs have you spotted around your neighbourhood? Sure, you're not old enough to vote yet, but why should grownups have all the fun? Kids Can Vote is a chance for you to choose who you want to be mayor!
Four people are running for mayor in the fictional city of Torontoville. Read through their profiles and see how they feel about some of the biggest issues in the city. Whose answers connect with the things you care about? Then decide who you think should be running the city! Vote online or at your local branch if they are hosting a Kids Can Vote pop-up. After the results are counted, the next Mayor of Torontoville will be announced on October 27.
There are only four candidates in Torontoville, but over 30 people are running for mayor of Toronto! Meet all the real candidates at knowyourvote.to. How are they going to help improve transportation in Toronto? What do they plan to do about important issues like climate change and community safety? Remind the adults in your life to vote!
Check out some of these reads from our Celebrate Democracy booklist to learn more. 
Democracy for Dinosaurs by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
What does it mean to live in a democracy? Things we do everyday can be guided by democratic principles. 
Govern Like a Girl by Kate Graham
Meet 13 trailblazing women in Canadian government. 
The Power Book by various authors
What is power, who has it, and why? Discover what you can do with your own power to create positive change in the world, no matter how old you are. 
Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds
The world needs your voice! We all have the chance to say something with both actions and words. 
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Sofia is put in charge of overseeing an election to decide what pet her class will get. During the campaign, kids make posters and speeches for Team Bird or Team Turtle. But when the votes are counted, one is missing. How can Sofia make sure the election is fair? 
Vote for Me! by Louise Spilsbury and Mike Gordon
What do prime ministers and presidents do? How do democracies and elections work? Learn about different types of government around the world. 
What Can a Citizen Do? by Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris
A citizen's not what you are, it's what you do. Get inspired to take action with this rhyming picture book!