Be Prepared

"In her graphic memoir Be Prepared, Vera Brosgol has demonstrated just how many ways it’s possible for an awkward tween to feel excluded. Calling on her own childhood memories as a comparatively poor Russian immigrant, Brosgol writes about herself at 10: a child who has given up, reluctantly, on fitting in with her American peers, but has identified her last best hope: Russian Orthodox sleepaway camp. Which she absolutely hates. What results is a sweet, funny story about the inescapability of cliques and learning to value yourself and the people who value you, and a perfect read for any fans of Raina Telgemeier in your life. (For ages 10 to 14)"