Camp QUILTBAG

Reach for this book when your child is searching for a space where they can be their most authentic self or when they are beginning to explore their own identity and place within a community. Camp QUILTBAG follows twelve year old Abigail and thirteen year old Kai as they navigate a summer camp specifically designed for queer and trans youth. While Abigail is eager to find peers who understand her, Kai is more hesitant, dealing with the aftermath of a difficult experience back home. Through their burgeoning friendship, the story touches on themes of self confidence, the relief of finding 'your people,' and the nuances of various queer identities. It is a warm, inclusive, and deeply validating read for middle grade children. Parents will appreciate the way it normalizes the diversity of the human experience while maintaining a joyful, supportive tone that emphasizes that every child deserves to be celebrated.