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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Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, one of the leading children's book publishers in the world, is comprised of the following imprints: Aladdin Paperbacks, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Libros para ninos, Little Simon(R), Little Simon Inspirations(TM), Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Simon Pulse, Simon Scribbles, and Simon Spotlight(R). While maintaining an extensive award-winning backlist, the division continues to publish acclaimed and best-selling books for children of all ages. In addition to numerous Caldecott, Newbery, and National Book Award winners, Simon & Schuster publishes such high-profile properties and series as Eloise, Olivia, Raggedy Ann & Andy(TM), Henry & Mudge(R), The Hardy Boys(R), Nancy Drew(R), The Spiderwick Chronicles, Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts(R), Nickelodeon's(R) Dora the Explorer(R), Blue's Clues(R) and SpongeBob SquarePants(R), and Mirage studios' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TM). For more information about Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, visit our website at http://www.SimonSaysKids.com.

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Source: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing