Camryn Garrett
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Camryn Garrett
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Writer and filmmaker. Author of four books, including THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA (out now) and IN BETWEEN DAYS (May 12, 2026). She/her.
https://www.booksaremagic.net/item/k9JCycuDevqU8Ufpha6EHQ
Reminder that I released a book this year, about a girl who finds a secret portal to Seneca Village in Central Park, and has to solve a magical mystery! I think it could be a lovely holiday gift :) You can order wherever you buy books or at my local indie, BAM booksaremagic.net/item/jpo2KjG...
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
COVER REVEAL!

I'm so, so excited to share the cover for my new epistolary YA novel, IN BETWEEN DAYS! Out May 12, 2026. Preorder link in bio!

Designer: Zareen Johnson
Artist: Alexis Franklin
September 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
like well okay! sure! i'll see for myself lol
September 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I got one very very similar lmao
August 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#KidLit4Ceasefire is doing a sumer fundraiser! Most funds will be going to families in need in Gaza, as well as immigrant and trans rights. I have four copies of my MG debut, THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA, available, and there are tons of other cool prizes!
www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...
August 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Also please join us for this event at Books of Wonder this Saturday!
April 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's officially pub day for THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA! I'm so grateful to everyone for getting this book to this point (it's a real book!!!) but also grateful for friends and family and everyone here for being so supportive! You all make book releases so special!
April 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
the wonderful Jasmine Guillory recommended THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA on the Today Show (and made me burst into tears). I don't think they talked about it on the actual show, but she wrote this lovely note about it on the website! www.today.com/popculture/b...
April 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Can't believe that my debut middle grade novel comes out NEXT Tuesday. There's still time to put in preorders (they would help me out so much) or to sign up for my event at Books are Magic! Thanks so much to everyone for the support ❤️
April 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Did you know that most people in Seneca Village lived in two-story homes? Children attended school and adults worked as laborers/service jobs. I explore what would happen if a tween girl found a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
March 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA comes out in exactly a month! There's still time to preorder or request at your library for the young person in your life (or yourself!)

You can get signed preorders at my local indie, Books are Magic! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
March 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Did you know... that Rita Williams-Garcia blurbed THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA? 😄 I'm so so honored that she called SENCA "engaging and enchanting." It's currently available for preorder!
March 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Did you know in 2011, archeologists from Columbia/CUNY conducted a dig of Seneca Village, where they found items like an iron tea kettle and a roasting pan? I explore what would happen if a tween girl found a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now!
March 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Did you know NYC acquired Seneca Village through eminent domain, a law allowing the government to take private land for public use? I explore what would happen if a tween girl found a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
March 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Did you know residents of Seneca Village appeared to be more prosperous than other Black people in NY? About 1/2 owned homes, giving them the right to vote. I explore what would happen if a tween girl found a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now!
February 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Did you know that by mid-1850s, Seneca Village had 50 homes, 3 churches, burial grounds, and a school for Black students? I explore what would happen if a tween girl stumbled upon a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
February 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Did you know Seneca Village was located in between what is now West 82nd Street and West 89th Street? I explore what would happen if a tween girl stumbled upon a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now!
February 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
i know I just announced a book yesterday but I'm back to tell you that preorders for my book THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA are 25 percent off at Barnes and Noble through Friday!
February 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Happy Black History Month! I'm so excited to announce my next YA project! I've been working on this since I was in college in 2019, and am so excited that I found the perfect home for it.
February 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Did you know Seneca Village consisted of about 225 residents, made up of mostly Black Americans, 1/3 Irish Americans, and people of German descent? I explore what would happen if a tween girl stumbled upon a magical version of the village in my book, available for preorder now!
January 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Did you know Seneca Village was the largest community of free Black property owners in NYC before the Civil War -- and before Central Park? I explore what would happen if a tween girl stumbled upon a magical version of the village in my MG debut, available for preorder now!
January 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Tomorrow is my birthday and it's a great time to pre-order my book, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, about a girl who finds a magical portal that takes her to Seneca Village in Central Park! I'm doing signed pre-orders at Books are Magic! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
January 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A reminder that I'm doing signed preorders at my local indie, Books are Magic, of my middle grade debut THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA! They ship all over the country, so if you've always wanted a signed book from me, now is your chance! booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
December 11, 2024 at 9:55 PM
It’s a great day to pre-order my middle grade debut, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, from my local indie Books are Magic! www.booksaremagic.net/preorders/th...
December 1, 2024 at 6:08 PM
btw I married Harvey in this Stardew save and he's the best husband???
November 30, 2024 at 4:38 AM