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“Nhia, 11, struggles with uncertainty and anxiety in this graphic novel series containing four short, episodic entries perfect for emerging readers…Although Nhia shows and tells readers repeatedly that she is worried and scared about upcoming events, she overcomes her anxieties and finds new confidence through perseverance…This series would be a sound addition to any collection with insatiable graphic novel readers.”

– School Library Journal

The Nhia Normal: What-a-Bummer Camp

Written by Sheelue Yang
Illustrated by Karen Donnelly
Published by Stone Arch Books

Eleven-year-old Nhia is nervous about summer camp in this installment of The Niah Normal graphic novel series.

Eleven-year-old Nhia “Silver” Lee is headed to summer camp. Unfortunately, she’s packing her nerves along for the trip. Can she build a fire? Will she be able to fall asleep in a tent? And what if the other campers don’t like her? This Hmong American girl will need to overcome her own self-doubt to make summer camp less of a total bummer.

Written by Sheelue Yang, this graphic novel is a darkly humorous, normalizing exploration of coming-of-age anxiety through the lens of an authentic preteen girl.

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Primary ISBN: 9781669060260
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, Age 08 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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