And Vera Brosgol's graphic novel Be Prepared, an autobiographical story about the author's childhood experience at Russian summer camp, is all-around fascinating, unsparing, and touching.
Who is the main character in the book Be Prepared?
Vera Brosgol
What age is Be Prepared for?
Ages 10–14.
What is the story Be Prepared about?
A gripping and hilarious middle-grade summer camp memoir from the author of Anya's Ghost. All Vera wants to do is fit in—but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps.
Where does Vera Brosgol live?
Portland, Oregon
Is there a sequel to Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol?
We're big fans of cartoonist Vera Brosgol around these parts, from her excellently spooky Anya's Ghost to the all-too-real camp anxiety of Be Prepared, so it's with great pleasure that we exclusively announce her next graphic novel for younger readers: Plain Jane, slated to hit shelves winter 2021 from publisher First Sept 5, 2018