Jenna Bush

I didn't go to Latin America thinking, 'I'm gonna write a book. This is what I'm gonna do.' I went there to work for UNICEF and to learn.

My first cat was named Cowboy, after the Dallas Cowboys.

It's not like he called me up and asked me. They've never wanted to throw us into that world, and I think our decision probably shocked them. But I love my dad, and I think I'd regret it if I didn't do this.

I think I know a lot about campaigns.

I'm not the perfect bride after all.

Our parents have always encouraged us to be independent and dream big.

I'm pretty normal.

A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.

Luckily I've had a lot of great friends that I've had for a long time.

I don't have any children. I just have a cat, to my parents' dismay.

I'm just not political. I have opinions, but there's nothing about the process that has ever interested me. I'm 22, and this is the first interview I've ever done in my life.

As a teacher you can see the difference in kids who have parents who were involved. That difference, by the time these kids get to the third grade, is drastic.

I was sports editor for my high school newspaper, but I think I shied away from journalism.

I hope to focus on what I'm passionate about because I think I'd do them best job on them - education, urban education, women and children's issues and literacy.

People ask me if I ever see my father and I say yes, because he puts in the effort. He calls all the time to tell us he's proud of us.

You have to give kids things they're interested in reading. That's what teachers do who are engaged in what their students want.

I think there are many ways to serve your country.

I'm aware that not all kids can pick up and fly to Panama. I'm very lucky.

I'm a perfectionist - I could rewrite forever.

I hope that I serve by being a teacher.

I had always loved to write and my mom was my editor for my school papers.

My sister, she's amazing. She sort of inspired me to take this journey to Latin America.

When you grow up as the daughters of George and Laura Bush, you develop a special appreciation for how blessed we are to live in this great country.

I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.

I'm sure there were times when I wish I had thought, 'Gosh, that might really embarrass mom and dad,' but our parents didn't raise us to think about them. They're very selfless and they wanted us to have as normal of a college life as possible. So really, we didn't think of any repercussions.

I don't think I'm portrayed in the media the way I really am - but then who is?