Thanks to HMH Teen for the free advance copy of this book. 

Mariana's father has been a politician her whole life, something she's mostly been able to ignore, just posing for photo ops here and there. But now that he's running for president, all of her privacy is gone and her parents feel like they're worlds away. Plus, Mari is beginning to uncover exactly what her father's policy positions are, and she does not agree with any of them. 

RUNNING is a story about finding your voice when the whole world is watching you. It's terrifying enough to try to separate yourself from your parents as a teenager, but when your classmates are booing you for your father's political ideology? That's something else entirely. This book delicately navigates the confusing layers of living a public life you didn't ask for - invasive photos, people knowing your family's business, being unable to simply be a teenager like everyone else. 

Plus, RUNNING also deals with how very personal Mari's father's Republican stances are to her friends and family in Miami. Xenophobia, homophobia, inaction on climate change, and more all affect their lives in measurable, negative ways. It may be theoretical to Papi when he's away in DC, but Mari witnesses the effects firsthand and decides she cannot stand aside. RUNNING is not to be missed.