Cover of Sleepaway: Writings on Summer Camp

Sleepaway: Writings on Summer Camp

In a compilation of essays and stories, eighteen authors share their memories of the childhood days of summer camp, in a collection that includes contributions by David Sedaris, Margaret Atwood, and Ursula Le Guin.

Genre
humor
Audience
adult
Form
short storiesessays

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