The first carnival to take place on Union Station since humanity joined the galactic community is coming, and the ambassadors of the different species are all entered in the election to become Carnival King or Queen. It’s not a job that Kelly wants, and fortunately for her, the humans get a late start at electioneering.
The cloned species known as the Gem are held in even lower regard than humans, but maybe carnival will give them a chance to redeem themselves - or themself:-)
E. M. Foner is the author of over 40 works of science fiction and fantasy. He is best known for the 21 book (and counting) EarthCent Ambassador series, and its spin-offs series, EarthCent Universe, EarthCent Auxiliaries, and EarthCent Metaverse. In addition, Foner authored the A. I. Diaries series, which begins on present day Earth with Turing Test, the fantasy, Meghan's Dragon, the prequel novel, Destiny: Union Station, and the stand-alone, Game Ship, under the name Morris Foner.