Name: On a Sunbeam
ISBN: 9781250178138

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Quiet Orbit

A graphic, YA blend of sci-fi, romance, and teen feeling that settles in nicely.

Come here for

lush graphic storytelling
coming-of-age with queer romance signals

Expect

science-fiction framing
conversation-friendly emotional drift

Book Details

Authors: Tillie Walden
Publisher: First Second
Published: October 2, 2018
Format: Paperback
Theme: YA LGBTQ+ Comics · YA Sci-Fi Comics
Reading lane: YA LGBTQ+ Comics

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Publisher Categories

YA Sci-Fi Comics
YA LGBTQ+ Comics

About This Book

“Tillie Walden is the future of comics, and On a Sunbeam is her best work yet. It’s a ‘space’ story unlike any you’ve ever read, with a rich, lived-in universe of complex characters.” —Brian K. Vaughan, Saga and Paper Girls Two timelines. Second chances. One love. A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together. Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love—only to learn the pain of loss. W...

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“Tillie Walden is the future of comics, and On a Sunbeam is her best work yet. It’s a ‘space’ story unlike any you’ve ever read, with a rich, lived-in universe of complex characters.” —Brian K. Vaughan, Saga and Paper Girls Two timelines. Second chances. One love. A ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together. Two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love—only to learn the pain of loss. With interwoven timelines and stunning art, award-winning graphic novelist Tillie Walden creates an inventive world, breathtaking romance, and an epic quest for love. LA Times Festival of Books 2018 Book Prize Winner, Graphic Novel/Comics A Publisher's Weekly Best Book of 2018 One of The Washington Post 's "10 Best Graphic Novels of 2018" A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 A YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novel A 2019 Hugo Award Nominee, Best Graphic Story A Harvey Award Nominee, Book of the Year A Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children's or Young Adult Book