Jill Biden wrote a children’s picture book about her White House cat, willowwhich will be published in June.
Simon & Schuster announced Wednesday that “Willow the White House Cat” tells the story of how the short-haired tabby ended up at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Aides previously said the cat impressed Jill Biden after jumping on stage while she was speaking at a Pennsylvania farm during the 2020 presidential campaign. Biden later adopted the cat and named it after his hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
“As Willow hops from room to room, exploring the history of her new home, she quickly discovers all of the incredible people who make the ‘People’s House’ work,” the first lady said in the publisher’s announcement. . “They welcomed Willow with love and care, just as they did for Joe and me, the first families who came before us, and everyone who sets foot in this house.
“Making many new friends along the way, Willow’s journey gives the world a bird’s-eye view of all the ins and outs of America’s most famous address,” she said.
Willow, now 4, is Biden’s only pet still living in the White House. They had three German Shepherds. Champion died in 2021, and Major after that Commander were fired after exhibiting aggressive behavior, including biting Secret Service personnel and White House staffers.
Presidential pets are an enduring source of public fascination and are often the subject of books. George HW Bush’s dog Millie ‘gave her say’ about her life at the White House in ‘Millie’s Book,’ and first lady Hillary Clinton wrote a book about letters that were sent to her pets , the cat Socks and the dog Buddy. Books have also been written about President Barack Obama’s white-breasted Portuguese water dog, Bo.
“Willow the White House Cat” will be published by Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. It was co-written with award-winning author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by renowned artist Kate Berube. Jill Biden will donate profits from book sales to charities that support military dogs.
The first lady’s previous children’s titles are “Remember, God Bless Our Troops” and “Joey: The Joe Biden Story.” She published her memoir, “Where the Light Enters,” in 2019.
