Books by Elissa Brent Weissman

5 books · Ages 4–13

Known for the Nerd Camp series, Elissa Brent Weissman writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–13, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, friendship & loyalty, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Nerd Camp
Nerd Camp 2.0
Nerd Camp
2 books · Ages 4–12

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

Cover of Hanukkah Upside Down
Hanukkah Upside Down
Elissa Brent Weissman
Cousins in New York and New Zealand compete to see who has the best Hanukkah, discovering holiday joy is the same in any
Ages 4–11

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
2 books
Nerd Camp
Hanukkah Upside Down
Ages 8–11
5 books
Standing for Socks
Nerd Camp
Nerd Camp 2.0
Ages 12–18
3 books
Standing for Socks
Nerd Camp 2.0
Our Story Begins Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityFriendship & LoyaltyCuriosity & WonderSchool LifeMaking FriendsFamily & SiblingsResilience & PerseveranceLoneliness & Belonging

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