Meghan McCain to Write Biographical Picture Book About Her Father, John McCain

NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Meghan McCain, daughter of
Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain, has signed with Aladdin
Books, an imprint with Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, to write a
children's book about her father's life. The yet-to-be-titled picture book
will hit stores the first week of September 2008, to coincide with the
Republican National Convention. Aladdin's Editorial Director Mark McVeigh
acquired the book through agent Flip Brophy at Sterling Lord Literistic.
"I am truly excited about the opportunity to write a children's book about
my father, who is not only a fantastic dad, but also a great American. This
book will offer children the unique opportunity to see the character building
events that happened over his lifetime, experiences that led up to his current
bid to become the future President of the United States," said Meghan McCain.
Meghan McCain was born and raised in Phoenix, and graduated from Columbia
University in May 2007, where she majored in Art History. She interned at
Newsweek magazine and Saturday Night Live. Her blog, McCain Blogette
(http://www.mccainblogette.com/), has received media attention throughout 2007
and 2008, as it chronicles her experiences on the campaign trail in addition
to her interests in fashion, music, and pop culture.
"We are thrilled to be publishing this book. No matter what your
individual politics may be, it's universally acknowledged that Senator John
McCain is a respected member of Congress and an important historical figure,"
said Bethany Buck, Vice President and Publisher of Aladdin and Pulse. "Who
better to write a children's book about him than his daughter?"
The publisher will donate a portion of its net proceeds from sales of this
book to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is an
organization that aids military personnel and veterans who have suffered
severe traumatic brain injuries while serving our nation.
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Paul Crichton, Director of Publicity, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing,
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