Christian publisher announces delay in printing Sarah Palin biography for 9- to 12-year-olds

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Publisher delays Palin biography for tweens

JUNEAU, Alaska — Christian book publisher Zondervan is delaying publication of a Sarah Palin biography for young readers.

Cheryl Lundberg, Zondervan’s director of customer service, said in an e-mail that after “careful review and discussion,” it was deemed that October was not an “optimal time” to publish the book. She said no decision had been made on when the book would be printed.

“Speaking Up: The Sarah Palin Story,” had been slated for release in September and publication in October. It was to be part of a series of biographies aimed at 9- to 12-year-old readers that featured Christians in the news.

Author Kim Washburn said Friday she was surprised by the decision. She said she was told this week the book was on hold “indefinitely.”