{"product_id":"the-campaign-9781419739750","title":"The Campaign","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeep\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/i\u003e in Leila Sales's \u003ci\u003eThe Campaign\u003c\/i\u003e, a hilarious middle-grade political comedy about a 12-year-old who runs her babysitter's campaign for mayor--featuring black-and-white illustrations by Kim Balacuit.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Exactly the story we need right now.\" --Caldecott honor winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jon Scieszka\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For Maddie Polansky, the only good part of school is art class. And though she's never paid much attention to politics, when she learns that the frontrunner for mayor of her city intends to cut funding for the arts in public schools, the political suddenly becomes very personal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So Maddie persuades her babysitter, Janet, to run for mayor against Lucinda Burghart, art-hating bad guy. Soon, Maddie is thrust into the role of campaign manager, leading not only to humor and hijinks but also to an inspiring story for young readers that talks about activism and what it takes to become an engaged citizen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a Sneak Peek of Leila Sales's \u003ci\u003eThe Museum of Lost and Found\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeila Sales\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many middle-grade and young adult novels, which have received multiple starred reviews, been translated into a dozen languages, and appeared on many state lists and best-of-the-year lists. Before becoming a full-time writer, Leila worked as an editor for more than a decade, editing award-winning and bestselling books for readers of all ages. She is also the founder of the book development agency The Book Engineer. She lives in Austin, but travels all over the world to talk about books and publishing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Balacuit\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer and illustrator. She graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in animation and illustration. When not drawing, she can probably be found hiking, getting lost in the city, petting other people's dogs, or in a car or a plane, off to her next adventure. She lives in Rutherford, New Jersey.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660980424978,"sku":"9781419739750","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0309214b-1197-44fa-83fc-6f5753f1c714.jpg?v=1759831095","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-campaign-9781419739750","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}