Starcrossed

Product Description

A resonant story of two friends trying to maintain their relationship from afar with dazzling results, filled with wishes, curiosity, and bravery. From award-winning author-illustrator Julia Denos.

She was made of blood and bones, and he was made of space and stars. 

Back in a time when there were still students of the stars, there were two friends, Acamar and Eridani.

Eridani was a star pupil studying the night skies, and Acamar . . . well, he was made of the stuff she studied.

In a star-crossed twist of fate, these long-distance friends find they’ve wished themselves into unexpected new worlds.

Filled with stardust and moonglow, this cosmic adventure shows us how even the most brilliant wishes can have a mind of their own—and that true friendship can endure, despite time and space.
 

Review

 
★ “Get lost in the stars in this gorgeous tale of friendship and astronomy.” —
Kirkus, starred review
 
★ “Author-illustrator Denos weaves a tale of celestial friendship full of wonder and discovery.” —
Booklist, starred review

★ “Denos’s watercolor, India ink, salt, graphite, pastels and digital paint illustrations are rapturous, featuring stunning hues of rich blue, green and purple . . . . heavenly.” –
Shelf Awareness, starred review

About the Author

Julia Denos is the author of the multi-awarded picture book
Windows, as well as
Here and Now, both illustrated by E.B. Goodale, and is author/illustrator of 
Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color, her author/illustrator debut, which was a 2016 ALA Notable selection. She is the illustrator of Margaret Cardillo’s 
Just Being Audrey and
Just Being Jackie, as well as 
I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn. Inspired by her love of nature, words, and watercolor, she lives and works in coastal Massachusetts. 

Instagram: @juliadenos