Srta. Campista (Miss Camper) - by Kat Fajardo (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

¡Este verano Sue va al campamento El Sauce! Quiere practicar senderismo, tiro con arco y dibujar cómics al aire libre. Pero sobre todo le gustaría jugar rol en vivo, además de disfrutar la oportunidad de estar lejos de casa. Sin embargo, no está lejos de su familia porque su hermana mayor, Carmen, trabaja como monitora en el campamento y su hermana pequeña, Ester, también es campista y no le da ni un respiro. Sue desea compartir todo el tiempo con sus amigos, pero desafortunadamente no están siempre en las mismas clases. Por otra parte, ¿tiene su mejor amiga Sam una antigua amiga llamada Marisol en el campamento? ¡¿Y está Izzy, el amigo de Sue, enamorado de ella?! ¡Este verano no marcha como estaba previsto!

A companion to Miss Quinces, Kat Fajardo's bestselling, award-winning middle-grade graphic novel!

It's summer again, and Sue is heading to Camp Willow with her friends for two whole weeks! She's looking forward to hiking, archery, and making some comics in the fresh air. She's especially excited about LARPing (live-action roleplaying, of course), and can't wait for the freedom that comes with being away from home. But she won't be far from her family's watchful eye because her big sister, Carmen, is a camp counselor this year and her little sister, Ester, will be a camper! All Sue wants is to spend quality time and make memories with her friends, but Ester won't give her any space and Sue can't escape the responsibility of having to look after her. And it turns out that Sue won't have as many activities with her friends as she thought. Also, hold on, what's this? Her best friend, Sam, has a best camp friend named Marisol? And Sue's good friend Izzy has a crush on Sue?! This summer isn't at all going as planned!

Review Quotes

Praise for Miss Camper:

★ "The colorful artwork is excellent at capturing the emotional highs and lows of the story... For graphic novel fans who enjoy realistic family and friend relationships, camp stories, and characters who grow up before their eyes." -- School Library Journal, starred review

"A sweet and encouraging coming-of-age story." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The cartoony art is awash with vibrant colors, especially lush greens in the camp scenes, and the paneling is dynamically composed without overcomplicating scenes... Perfect for fans of the previous book who want to spend more time with Sue and her pals." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for Miss Quinces:

National Indie Bestseller

American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children

NPR Books We Love Selection

The Horn Book Best Book of the Year

The Horn Book Summer Reading Recommendation

Publishers Weekly Best Summer Read

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books Selection

★ "With all of the charm of Raina Telgemeier and Lucy Knisley's works, this title will be enjoyed by voracious fans of coming-of-age graphic novels. But the specificity of having to stride two cultures and feeling like an outcast in both will especially resonate with readers from bicultural communities." -- School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Fajardo's deft graphic-novel paneling, expressive use of line, and color palette of cool blues and pinks convey the complexity and full range of Sue's feelings in important moments and more mundane ones." -- The Horn Book, starred review

"Fajardo's colorful artwork is lively, full of emotion, and done in a style that will appeal to fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jen Wang." -- Booklist

"Vibrant artwork gives readers a sense of culture that leaps off the page. Bold lush colors and a poignant wrap-up will make the perfect read for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Jennifer Holm, and Victoria Jamieson." -- School Library Journal, Good Comics for Kids Blog

"Fajardo's sympathetic look at a girl learning that she can be herself and still cherish family tradition celebrates the beauty of Honduras with vivid, summery art." -- Publishers Weekly

"Breezy paneling and cartoony art bring humor and warmth." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Touching and warm-hearted, this graphic novel shows the joy in embracing family traditions while still being true to yourself." -- Entertainment Weekly

"A colorful, funny tale of growing up, finding out what's important, and figuring out how to be yourself." -- NPR

Praise for Srta. Quinces:

American Library Association Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

About the Author

Kat Fajardo is a Honduran Colombian award-winning cartoonist and illustrator from the lively and magical place of Loisaida, New York City. She is the creator of Miss Quinces and its companion, Miss Camper. Miss Quinces was a national indie bestseller, and its Spanish edition, Srta. Quinces, received a Pura Belpré Award Honor. Kat is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts, and she loves to create playful and colorful work about self-acceptance and Latine culture. Her work has been recognized by online publications such as Remezcla, El Hispanic News, School Library Journal, Huffington Post Latino Voices, and more. When Kat isn't making comics, you might find her collecting small junk for scrapbooking, listening to spooky podcasts, or chasing after her sock-stealing pups, Mac and Roni. Kat lives in Austin, Texas. Visit her online at katfajardo.com.