Overview

A mysterious bird poops on the president's head during the State of the Union address. The bird could be a Chickcharney, the legendary bird from the Caribbean, which may have come to Washington to deliver a secret message. Is it for the president? Or Congress? Or for Fina’s friend, a cashier at the Capitol snack bar? Or maybe it's a message for Fina from her mom who passed away not so many months ago. Fina gets detecting help from a pair of congressional dogs as she searches for clues. The story mixes the mystery with a peek behind the scenes at the U.S. Capitol, including a congressional battle over immigration reform and a family battle when Fina’s grandmother is nearly arrested at an immigration protest. ""State of the Union"" is an introduction to civics for elementary school readers. It's ""The West Wing"" meets Nancy Drew.

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A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. Kirkus Reviews Impressively original, exceptionally well written, thoroughly entertaining, and unreservedly recommended read for children ages 7-12. Midwest Book Review Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them. Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids, and a family story where Papa just happens to serve in the U.S. Congress. In an era of bitter partisan politics, it's a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service. Congressman Buck McKeon, Former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (R) A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. --Kirkus Reviews Many kids will not only learn about civic education in an engaging manner, but also find enjoyment in the learning process. --U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them. --Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids, a family story where Papa just happens to serve in the U.S. Congress. In an era of bitter partisan politics, it's a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service. --Former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Buck McKeon (R) State of the Union is a heartwarming read, a gem of a book. --Ginger Park, author of The Hundred Choices Department Store State of the Union is another stellar entry in Kitty Felde's outstanding Fina Mendoza Mystery series. State of the Union has it all -- a protagonist you will cheer for, warmth and humor, and a good mystery story underpinning it all. Readers will get an inside look at how their government works -- Felde handles this beautifully, weaving her expertise in seamlessly -- and so much more. --Jan Burke, author of the Irene Kelly mystery series

"""A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist."" Kirkus Reviews ""Impressively original, exceptionally well written, thoroughly entertaining, and unreservedly recommended read for children ages 7-12."" Midwest Book Review ""Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them."" Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) ""State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids, and a family story where Papa just happens to serve in the U.S. Congress. In an era of bitter partisan politics, it's a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service."" Congressman Buck McKeon, Former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (R)"

A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. --Kirkus Reviews Many kids will not only learn about civic education in an engaging manner, but also find enjoyment in the learning process. --U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them. --Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids, a family story where Papa just happens to serve in the U.S. Congress. In an era of bitter partisan politics, it's a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service. --Former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Buck McKeon (R) State of the Union is a heartwarming read, a gem of a book. --Ginger Park, author of The Hundred Choices Department Store State of the Union is another stellar entry in Kitty Felde's outstanding Fina Mendoza Mystery series. State of the Union has it all -- a protagonist you will cheer for, warmth and humor, and a good mystery story underpinning it all. Readers will get an inside look at how their government works -- Felde handles this beautifully, weaving her expertise in seamlessly -- and so much more. --Jan Burke, author of the Irene Kelly mystery series

A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. - Kirkus Reviews An impressively original, exceptionally well written, thoroughly entertaining, and unreservedly recommended read for children ages 7-12. - Midwest Book Review Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them. - Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids.... In an era of bitter partisan politics, it's a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service. - Congressman Buck McKeon, Former Chair, House Education Committee (R) State of the Union is a heartwarming read, a gem of a book. - Ginger Park, author of The Hundred Choices Department Store Another stellar entry in Kitty Felde's outstanding Fina Mendoza Mystery series, State of the Union has it all - a protagonist you will cheer for, warmth and humor, and a good mystery story underpinning it all. - Jan Burke, author of the Irene Kelly Mysteries

A lively, diverse mystery with enjoyable, informative plotting and a relatable young female protagonist. Kirkus Reviews Impressively original, exceptionally well written, thoroughly entertaining, and unreservedly recommended read for children ages 7-12. Midwest Book Review Kitty Felde is teaching our children all about Capitol Hill in a way that grabs and keeps their interest. Personally, I can say she knows every nook and cranny of the place because she interviewed me in almost all of them. Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D) State of the Union is a civics lesson disguised as a mystery for kids, and a family story where Papa just happens to serve in the U.S. Congress. In an era of bitter partisan politics, it's a sneaky way to excite the next generation about government and the possibility of public service. Congressman Buck McKeon, Former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (R)

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Award-winning public radio journalist, writer, and TEDx speaker Kitty Felde hosts the ""Book Club for Kids"" podcast, named by The Times of London as one of the top 10 kidcasts in the world. The Los Angeles native created the Washington bureau for Southern California Public Radio and covered Capitol Hill for nearly a decade, explaining how government works to grownups. Now she explains it to kids in a series of mystery novels and podcasts called ""The Fina Mendoza Mysteries"". Kitty was named LA Radio Journalist of the Year three times by the LA Press Club and the Society of Professional Journalists.

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