When I'm the President
Dreaming is Believing: Politics
Published on 26. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
36 pages
978-1-922675-16-3 (ISBN)
Description
An Award-Winning Book for Future Leaders
American Children's Fiction Award Winner
Golden Wizard Book Prize Winner
Firebird Book Award Winner
What if a picture book could do more than tell a story? What if it could empower your child to believe they have what it takes to be a leader?
This isn't a book that ends on the last page. When I'm the President is a unique conversation starter, written as a series of powerful affirmations designed to be shared between an adult and a child. Each page is a launchpad for exploring the qualities of a great leader and empowering a child to see themselves in the world's highest offices.
Use this book to spark essential conversations about:
Public service and integrity: Understanding the responsibility of leadership.
Resilience and determination: The importance of standing up for what you believe in.
Empathy and communication: How to listen to and inspire others.
Creating positive change: Believing in their power to shape the world.
Written by surgeon and advocate Dr. Samantha Pillay, this book continues her mission to shatter gender stereotypes and inspire the next generation of female leaders.
Ideal for children aged 4 to 8, When I'm the President is an experience that builds a foundation of self-belief. Extend the journey with the companion Activity Book (sold separately) to deepen the learning with fun, educational exercises.
Give a gift that empowers them to dream big, aim high, and change the world.
More details
Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922675-16-3 (9781922675163)
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Persons
Dr Samantha Pillay OAM finished school at age 16 years and commenced studying medicine at The University of Adelaide. Driven to take on challenges, she became the first woman in South Australia to complete the adult Urological Surgical training program despite physical limitations from congenital hip dysplasia. Whilst training in urology, Samantha saw a need for a greater focus on incontinence treatments for women and a need for specialised care. Her vision was to establish a sub-specialty practice, bringing the best treatments available to the women of South Australia. She became the first urologist in South Australia to exclusively specialise in female and functional urology, establishing Continence Matters in 2002 and subsequently building her single surgeon practice into a Centre of Excellence. Dr Pillay has served on numerous National and State boards and committees, including the Chair of the Female Urology Special Advisory Group for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand from 2007 to 2013. Samantha has devoted her career as a surgeon to treating incontinence, reducing the stigma, and educating doctors, health professionals and the community. In 2025 she was awarded the Medal of The Order of Australia for her service to urology. She is a single mother and full-time practicing surgeon, running a business and a household, who enjoys writing in her spare time. She is a self-published author of The No Recipe Cookbook - a cookbook for people who don't cook and The Inspirational Careers for Kids Picture Book Series. She was a 2022 finalist for SA Australian of the Year and a 2025 winner of the SA Telstra Best of Business Awards.