Book description
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…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Are You Listening? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
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 YA graphics fantasy and reality to address trauma.
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 queer YA graphic novels that'll make you feel less alone.
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