Our Starry Starry Night

A luminous coming-of-age story about two lonely children who find solace in each other--by renowned international children's author Jimmy Liao.

Our Starry Starry Night is the story of two quiet souls who find each other when the world feels too big. She is an awkward girl struggling with troubles at home and school. He is the silent new neighbor who can only truly be himself when he is alone. Drawn together by feelings neither can name, the two form a fragile, fated friendship--one that offers comfort, escape, and a fleeting sense of wonder beneath a vast, star-filled sky.

In this breathtaking illustrated work, Jimmy Liao blends the intimacy of a picture book with the emotional depth of a graphic novel. Spare, poetic text pairs with illustrations that expand the story with eye-opening details and even deeper feelings, inviting readers to linger, reflect, and return again and again. The result is an immersive reading experience that speaks as powerfully to adults as it does to young people navigating their own inexpressible emotions.

Originally published in Taiwan to critical acclaim, this modern classic has touched readers around the world and is now available in English for the first time. With its elegant hardcover format, starry foil accents, and double-gatefold spread that opens up to capture the sheer grandeur of Jimmy's art and storytelling, this edition is both a moving story and a work of art--perfect to treasure, gift, and share.

PICTURE BOOK MEETS GRAPHIC NOVEL: Accessible to younger readers, profound for teens and adults, this hybrid work offers a truly special reading experience. It can be devoured in one sitting at the dinner table, taught over the course of weeks in a classroom, or savored night after night in bed. Readers will discover new details, interpretations, and feelings with each read.

TIMELESS AND SUCCESSFUL STORY: A classic coming-of-age story, Our Starry Starry Night won one of Taiwan's most influential book awards and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies in twelve languages. This is the first time the story has been published in English, and the translation truly shines.

AN ABSOLUTE WORK OF ART: Jimmy Liao's painterly style speaks for itself. It also cultivates art appreciation through references to Vincent van Gogh and other artists. One of the bestselling authors in Asia and an international icon in children's literature, many of his books have been turned into public art installations in Taiwan, China, and Japan, and his artwork has been exhibited around the world.

Perfect for:

• Jimmy Liao fans, current and future
• Readers who appreciate artful, emotionally resonant storytelling
• Young people navigating friendship, loneliness, and growing up
• Teachers seeking an engaging, accessible, and discussion-worthy text
• Picture book and graphic novel enthusiasts alike
• Readers interested in acclaimed children's literature from Asia

Author: Jimmy Liao
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 11/03/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 11.06h x 8.29w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9781797238081
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/27/2026
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2026
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Booklist 10/01/2026

About the Author
Jimmy Liao is an international icon--one of the most renowned children's book authors in Taiwan and the broader Chinese-speaking world. He has been creating illustrated books for more than twenty years and has published over seventy different works to date, including classics such as Turn Left, Turn Right; The Moon Forgets; and The Sound of Colors. His works have been translated into over twenty languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide, garnering prestigious awards along the way. Learn more at jimmyspa.com/en.