First daughter

By Mitali Perkins

Subjects: Politics, practical, fiction, Adoption, Presidents, Practical Politics, Identity, fiction, Blogs, Adoption, fiction, Families, Identity, Family, Interpersonal relations, Fiction, Children's fiction, Humor (Fiction), Pakistani Americans, Juvenile fiction, Family, fiction

Description: The race for the presidency is on, and Sameera?s dad is a contender. Sameera?s looking forward to some cool campaign perks: hobnobbing with celebrities, meeting smart and hunky young voters, and getting a total makeover. The makeover succeeds in making her look more polished, but some of the campaign staffers aren?t content to stop there. They think the candidate?s dark-skinned, adopted daughter could hurt his chances if she doesn?t ?try to be more American.? As the pressure builds, Sameera is forced to choose: Will she hide behind a fake persona or speak up for her true self?