Become mayor at 13? Why not, thinks Charlie, a young teenager who neglects no option to protect the lake of her childhood, which is destined to disappear in favor of a sports complex. The student will therefore involve family and friends in her plan – and in her electoral campaign – to achieve her goals.
Comedy fictional series aimed at tweens, The little mayor is a reminder that anything is possible with enough willpower and that we have to go for it, despite the sometimes frightening magnitude of our projects. Particularly far from the typical disenchantment of adults and immersed in the ardor and innocence of children, the series focuses on hope and friendship, two beautiful notions to pass on to the little ones. Inclusiveness and diversity are also values put forward (a lesbian couple of parents, a student in a wheelchair, an Anishinaabe), without being the central theme of the series.
Although the highly scripted dialogues somewhat break the sincerity of the words, The little mayor is a great way to introduce the youngest to politics, but especially to the impact it can have in our lives.
Abundant in references to topics that young people are currently passionate about, such as TikTok and Greta Thunberg, and with environmental protection as a triggering event, The little mayor is glaringly topical, but also overflows with optimism, a state of mind that is sorely lacking in society, especially after two years of pandemic.
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