Why read Are You Listening??

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Bea is on the run.

And then, she runs into Lou.

The duo embarks on a long drive to nowhere, but strange happenings - some whimsical, some terrifying - seem to follow them no matter where they go.

Bea and Lou are both looking for something on the road, and…

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2 authors picked Are You Listening? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Corey Egbert

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This one was all about the surreal atmosphere and haunting artwork for me.

Two young women and a cat go on a roadtrip through a dark, dreamlike American west, encountering strange people and places along the way. The bleak, nightmare-tinged landscapes were my favorite part and inspired the way I drew my desert scenes in my graphic novel.

From Corey's list on The best YA graphic novels that combine fantasy and reality to address trauma.

Ashley Robin Franklin

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I’ve been a longtime fan of Tillie Walden, and love everything she creates, but Are You Listening? has a special place in my heart. It follows Bea and Lou, both running from their own grief, as they drive through West Texas together after a chance encounter.

It’s a strange, surreal, and emotionally complex story about the blossoming of an intergenerational queer friendship, and finding what you need on the road.

Walden’s a true master of cartooning, her lines are fluid, both sparse and incredibly impactful. I also can’t help but love that it takes place in my home state of…

From Ashley's list on The best queer YA graphic novels that'll make you feel less alone.