Camp Big Top
Written by Alexandra Diaz
Published by Beach Lane Books
Four kids overcome challenges and form a strong friendship while trying to save their circus camp from closing in this new coming-of-age story from Pura Belpré Honor winner Alexandra Diaz.
Mario has been banished, to circus camp of all places, after stealing his parents’ credit card.
Luna is an aerial artist, but her body seems to have grown curvier overnight, making it harder to perform on the silks.
Ricky is destined to be a stilt-walking star, but his attention span keeps him from safely learning the basics.
Betina has a natural talent for clowning comedy, so long as no one is watching her.
When the landlord threatens to close down Camp Big Top forever, these four kids must join forces to save it. But first, they will have to build trust in each other…and in themselves.
Primary ISBN: 9781665966894
Publication Date: May 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American, Unspecified (Caribbean), Unspecified (Hispanic/Latinx/Latine)
Themes: Activism, Arts, Coming of Age, Cross-Group Friendship, Discrimination: Abilities, Discrimination: Body/Hair, Discrimination: Economic, Diverse Abilities: Neurological, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Identity: Body Image, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multilingual, LGBTQIA+, Multilingual: Portuguese Featured Words, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Welcoming by School
Setting: United States (New Mexico)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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