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Mitali Perkins

Mitali Perkins, <a href="http://www.mitaliperkins.com" title="http://www.mitaliperkins.com" target="_blank">http://www.mitaliperkins.com</a>, is the author of two novels for teens about a candidate's daughter, First Daughter: Extreme American Makeover and First Daughter: White House Rules. Her main character, Sameera Righton, is keeping track of the hype around the REAL First Kid wannabes at <a href="http://www.sparrowblog.com" title="http://www.sparrowblog.com" target="_blank">http://www.sparrowblog.com</a>.

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Talking Politics With Teens

It can be challenging to discuss politics across generations without someone melting down (usually you) or tuning out (usually them), but it's not impossible Here are six traits of adults with the power to engage teens and inspire them to activism
By the time the next President is in the third year of his or her term, my teenagers will be eligible for the draft Believe me, we're watching the candidates closely when it comes to their views on war - and arguing about them

A Note To Kids Between Cultures

Be ready, children of immigrants You lose a lot once you're tossed into the mainstream
I had a magic carpet once It used to soar to a world of monsoon storms, princesses with black braids, ferocious dragons, and talking birds
This election, First Kid wannabes have been in the public eye like never before Josh Romney drove through all 99 counties of Iowa in an RV to stump for his Dad, Mitt Romney
This election, First Kid wannabes have been in the public eye like never before Josh Romney drove through all 99 counties of Iowa in an RV to stump for his Dad, Mitt Romney