Matt and Mandy

Mandy talking with her family

Illustrations by Matt Sweeney

I’m going to do it!

Do what?

Run for student council.

Good for you!

What does the student council do?

They solve problems together and try to make the school a better place.

Hmmm, sounds like family council.

Sort of. But don’t try running for the position of Dad. At least not yet.

So, Mandy, what’s next?

I need a slogan!

How about, “Mandy is dandy, she’ll give you free candy.” I’d vote for that!

Just kidding.

Hmmm. Posters. Talking to lots of people.

It sounds a little scary. But I think I really want to do it!

I’ll help put up posters.

I’ll pass out candy!