Meanwhile, Wiki is looking forward to her first summer on her own, running the family corn stand and outclassing Otto and Sheed Alston.īut the night before Leen’s departure, the twins find out that Wiki has also been accepted into the same camp (even though she didn’t apply). their first summer apart! Genius inventor Leen has been accepted to Petey Thunkle’s world-famous summer training program for STEM prodigies with their eyes on the stars. School’s out, and Wiki and Leen Ellison are facing a new challenge.

IndieBound | Amazon | Target | B&N | Bookshop | BAMįrom Edgar Award nominee and WNDB cofounder Lamar Giles, this middle grade adventure stars the Epic Ellison twins as they race to solve the mystery of Cosmos Camp for young geniuses in a stand-alone companion to the Legendary Alston Boys series. 'With true-to-life characters and a straightforward handling of sex, including often ignored aspects of male sexuality, Giles's thoughtful, hilarious read offers a timely viewpoint on religion, toxic masculinity, and teen sexuality.Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp Illustrated by Morgan Bissant - On Sale 'With true-to-life characters and a straightforward handling of sex, including often ignored aspects of male sexuality, Giles's thoughtful, hilarious read offers a timely viewpoint on religion, toxic masculinity, and teen sexuality.' (Publishers Weekly, 'An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List') But as he plots and plans, he neglects to ask the most important question: What does Kiera want? He can't think about that too much, though, because once he gets the girl, it'll all sort itself out. With other boys circling Kiera like sharks, Del needs to make his move fast. In exchange, Del just has to get answers to the Pledgers' questions.about sex ed. But Del's not about to lose his dream girl, and that's where fellow pledger Jameer comes in. His dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best friend, Qwan, doesn't believe any girl is worth the long game. Though he quickly realizes he's inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del's right behind her. And now, during their junior year, she's finally available. Two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the consequences of societal pressure, confronts toxic masculinity, and explores the complexity of what it means to be a 'real man.'ĭel has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten.

Reynolds)Ĥ starred reviews! * An Indie Next List Pick! * Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year! Jackson) 'Heartfelt and hilarious on every page!' (Justin A.

I couldn't put it down.' (Nic Stone) 'I laughed, I gasped, I church grunted through every chapter.' (Tiffany D.

Not so pure and simple