Laura Bush to Write a Book for Children

Laura Bush, in collaboration with her daughter Jenna, is writing a children's picture book.

In a statement from HarperCollins, the book's publisher, it says:

"The story is loosely based on Mrs. Bush's and Jenna's experiences as teachers"...[The story] "depicts a mischievous little boy who likes to do everything but read. With the help of his teacher, he finds out that books and their characters can be a lot of fun."

The book will be illustrated by Denise Brunkus, who illustrates for the Junie B. Jones series. Net proceeds of the book will be donated to Teach for America and The New Teacher Project. It will be published next spring 2008 and is yet untitled.


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