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An unforgettable story about the importance of and joy in finding a community, for fans of Alex Gino and Ashley Herring-Blake. An instructive, affirming pick for rainbow readers and allies. ―Booklist Twelve-year-old Abigail (she her hers) is so excited to spend her summer at Camp QUILTBAG, an inclusive retreat for queer and trans kids. She can t wait to find a community where she can be herself–and, she hopes, admit her crush on that one hot older actress to kids who will understand. Thirteen-year-old Kai (e em eir) is not as excited. E just wants to hang out with eir best friend and eir parkour team. And e definitely does not want to think about the incident that left eir arm in a sling–the incident that also made Kai s parents determined to send em somewhere e can feel like emself. After a bit of a rocky start at camp, Abigail and Kai make a pact: If Kai helps Abigail make new friends, Abigail will help Kai s cabin with the all-camp competition. But as they navigate a summer full of crushes, queer identity exploration, and more, they learn what s really important. Camp QUILTBAG is a heartfelt story full of the joy that comes from being and loving yourself.