US First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna are writing a children's book about a mischievous schoolboy who doesn't like reading. The picture book, which is so far without a title, is set in a school and tells the story of a young boy who doesn't like to read but ends up delving into books with the help and encouragement of his teacher.
"We know that their experiences as teachers will contribute in so many ways to this project,'' said Susan Katz, president and publisher of HarperCollins Children's Books.
The book, which will be written in English and Spanish, is set for release early next year. The authors' proceeds from the book will go to two national teacher programs: Teach for America and The New Teacher Project.
Laura Bush used to teach in the Texas public school system, while her daughter Jenna, 25, has taught at schools in Washington and has more recently been working as an intern with the UN children's agency in Panama.
Jenna Bush's first book, Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, based on her experiences working for UNICEF in Latin America, goes on sale at the end of next month.