How to report a feature request and receive mentoring

[MPR]

I'd like to have a new feature added to Ubuntu when the Calibre ebook
manager software is installed, but I do not know the proper procedure
for making the feature request or getting help adding it myself. I
looked at the details for the package with hopes of emailing the
package maintainer, but it listed this mailing list as the maintainer.

The specific feature I would like is for Ubuntu to be aware of my
ebook reader when the Calibre package is installed. If I connect my
ebook reader, I want Ubuntu to open a window and say "It looks like
you added an ebook reader." and ask me if I would like to open
Calibre, or configure it to always open it. I would also like the
ebook reader icon to look different than the generic USB device icon
as it does now. All of these things are done when I connect a music
player, such as an ipod, so I know it can be done.

What is the process for requesting this new feature? I would like to
try implementing the changes myself, but I will require an experienced
Ubuntu developer to help mentor me. How can I request mentoring for
such a project?