Election Madness by Karen English

Author:Karen English [English, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

On her way to school the next morning, Deja can hardly follow Nikki's constant chatter about how her daddy made her mom breakfast, how her daddy is taking her mom out for dinner, how her mom is going to call Auntie Dee to see if she can babysit tonight, and won't that be great because they can plan election strategy together.

Deja's ears perk up at the mention of election strategy. That's right—when she gets the nomination, she's going to have to immediately come up with a strategy. She tugs on Nikki's sleeve. "Listen, Nikki, as soon as everyone's in line—before Ms. Shelby gets there—I'm going to find out who nominated Yolanda." Nikki doesn't say anything, but Deja thinks she hears a little sigh.

As soon as the bell rings, releasing everyone from their freeze positions, the Room Ten students mosey over to their line. A few are yawning, a few are staring off into space. Everyone looks as if they're not quite ready to start the day. Deja has to be quick and direct. She looks toward the school building, then at Mr. Brown, the principal, who is busy with a parent. Happily, he's facing the other way.

Deja starts at the back and moves forward. She has to be careful. Once everyone is lined up, no one is allowed to talk or get out of line. Some kids blink at her uncomprehendingly before they understand what she's asking. Some get a bit hostile, thinking she's going to get mad at them for not nominating her. Only three admit to voting for Yolanda. She skips over Antonia, knowing Antonia wouldn't tell her one way or the other. But Deja suspects Antonia voted for Yolanda, too, thinking, like Deja, that her vote wouldn't make a difference because it would be the only one. Deja scoots back to her place in line just as she sees Ms. Shelby making her way across the yard. She's feeling pretty confident. She's going to get that nomination. She just knows it. As they begin walking toward the school doors, it occurs to Deja that she didn't see Yolanda.

When Deja enters the classroom, her eyes immediately go to the posted agenda. She scans down for the magic words. Today Ms. Shelby has termed it Election Activity. It's scheduled right after morning recess. Deja checks the morning journal subject and her heart lifts. Open Topic. When Ms. Shelby can't think of a topic, she lets them write what they want. Sometimes she'll pick someone from each table to share what they've written. Deja hopes it's one of those times. She dives right in.

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