Be Prepared

Be Prepared is a single-issue graphic novel from First Second, published in 2018, offering a warm, humorous look at the author's own childhood experiences at a Russian summer camp. The book is most closely associated with creator Vera Brosgol, whose distinctive, expressive art and personal storytelling bring this slice-of-life tale to vivid life. It stands out as a relatable, heartfelt entry in the middle-grade graphic memoir genre, capturing the universal awkwardness of trying to fit in.