The Ghost in Cabin 13 is a middle grade graphic novel about 12 1/2 year-old Leah who’s in the stage between being a girl who plays with dolls and a teenager. Her mother sends her to sleep-away camp and puts her in the teen cabin, hoping the older girls will rub-off on Leah. Leah feels homesick and awkward and just wants to play with her doll, Beverly. On the first night, the older girls arrange a séance in the forbidden Cabin 13 and things get a little spooky after that.

I never went to sleep-away camp as a kid, but I attended plenty of sleep-overs and I loved the spooky games we’d play at night. Playing Bloody Mary in a dark bathroom was about as edgy as 12-year old Julie got. Those games were so fun and exciting! I tried to capture that energy when I created the story of The Ghost in Cabin 13.

The Ghost in Cabin 13 comes out in April 2026. If you think it’s something your young reader might like, please consider pre-ordering a copy. It really helps the publisher know how many copies to print and helps promote the book. Thanks!