Camp Prodigy

Written & illustrated by Caroline Palmer

Two kids face identity and anxiety challenges at orchestra camp. Can they overcome their fears?

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256 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Tate dreams of becoming a professional violist but struggles with confidence and identity. At Camp Prodigy, they meet Eli, a talented violist hiding from the spotlight. Together, they must confront their fears and find harmony. Will they rise to the challenge or crumble under pressure?

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of Victoria Jamieson and Raina Telgemeier, this heartwarming middle grade graphic novel follows two nonbinary kids who navigate anxiety and identity while having fun and forming friendships at their summer orchestra camp. After attending an incredible concert, Tate Seong is inspired to become a professional violist. There’s just one problem: they’re the worst musician at their school. Tate doesn’t even have enough confidence to assert themself with their friends or come out as nonbinary to their family, let alone attempt a solo anytime soon. Things start to look up when Tate attends a summer orchestra camp–Camp Prodigy–and runs into Eli, the remarkable violist who inspired Tate to play in the first place. But Eli has been hiding their skills ever since their time in the spotlight gave them a nervous breakdown. Together, can they figure out how to turn Tate into a star and have Eli overcome their performance anxieties? Or will the pressure take them both down?

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