Palin tween bio delayed

Sarah Palin’s young fans will have to exercise some patience when it comes to reading an upcoming biography.

The AP reports that “Speaking Up: The Sarah Palin Story,” written by Kim Washburn and aimed at the 9- to 12-year-old set, has had its October publication date pushed back. The book’s publisher, Zondervan, said no new date has been set.

Cheryl Lundberg, Zondervan's director of customer service, said October was not an “optimal time” for the book’s publication.

“The Sarah Palin Story” is just one in a series of books that profiles prominent figures who have been shaped by their Christian faith. “Breaking Through By Grace: The Bono Story” and “Man on a Mission: The Tim Tebow Story” will both be released in September.

Beyond the kids’ section, Palin is set to release the follow-up to her best-selling autobiography “Going Rogue.” “America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag,” will be published on Nov. 23.

--Stephen Lowman