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Dr. Jill Biden is writing a new book about a close feline friend. The First Lady, 72, announced that she will be publishing the children’s book, _Willow the White House Cat_,_ _this summer.
The book is cowritten with award-winning children’s author Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Kate Berube, and will be published by Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon &
Schuster Children’s Publishing. The book follows Willow, the Biden family’s tabby cat, and her adjustment to living in the White House after she was adopted from a farm in Pennsylvania.
Willow soon discovers that there is much to explore in her new home in D.C., and new people to meet at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. as well. “As Willow bounds from room to room, exploring history
in her new home, she learns quickly about all of the incredible people who make the ‘People’s House’ run,” Biden said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. “They welcomed Willow with love and
care, just as they did Joe and me, the First Families who came before us, and all of the people who step foot into this home,” she continued. “Making many new friends along the way, Willow’s
journey gives the world a ‘cats-eye’ view of all the ins and outs of America’s most famous address.” Willow first joined the Biden family in January 2022, and is named after Jill Biden’s
hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. The pair first meet during a campaign stop in the state in 2020, when Willow jumped onto the stage where the First Lady was speaking. Biden is the
bestselling author of books for young readers, including _Don’t Forget_, _God Bless Our Troops_ and _Joey: The Story of Joe Biden_. __ Now_, Willow the White House Cat _sees the
family's furriest member in the spotlight. “First Lady Jill Biden has created a heartwarming picture book with _Willow the White House Cat,” _Jon Anderson, President and Publisher of
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, said in a statement. “Readers young and old will enjoy this fun glimpse into Willow’s life in the White House, and the message that being open to
new friendships can sometimes surprise you, is one that is sure to resonate with families everywhere.” NEVER MISS A STORY — SIGN UP FOR PEOPLE'S FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER TO STAY UP-TO-DATE
ON THE BEST OF WHAT PEOPLE HAS TO OFFER, FROM CELEBRITY NEWS TO COMPELLING HUMAN INTEREST STORIES. __ Willow the White House Cat will be published in June 2024.