Going Rogue, Jr.? New Sarah Palin Biography Aimed At Tweens

The life and times of Sarah Palin are about to get the middle school library treatment. Christian book publisher Zondervan is planning to add the former Alaska governor to their childhood biography series meant to feature role models “motivated primarily by their Christian faith,” announcing the release of “Speaking Up: The Sarah Palin Story” planned for September.

According to the New York Times, Palin will be joining Tim Tebow and Bono on the list of stars to be getting their own book from Zondervan, meant for ages nine through twelve. She was chosen because her story, according to the company’s acquisitions editor, was a positive example to kids:

“Kathleen Kerr, an acquisitions editor for Zondervan’s Zonderkidz division, said the subjects are prominent figures who children hear about in the news and role models for tweens who are ‘working for the betterment of the world in which we live and who are motivated primarily by their Christian faith.’ […]

Kerr said the book begins with Palin’s childhood in Alaska and shows that ‘with guts, character, determination and unwavering faith in God, even an ordinary person can change the world.'”

One person in the Palin saga unlikely to make an appearance? Levi Johnston, as the company chose to skip any part of the Palin story that may not be suitable for children, instead focusing on her early years and climb to stardom.

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