Constellations
A raw graphic novel debut about a queer teen living in the margins who is determined to find their way ahead.
Are you supposed to be a boy or a girl?
It's a question that follows Claire everywhere. Inescapable on the street, in school, and even at home. A black hole forever trying to pull them in. Claire knows what they’re supposed to be—and according to their Catholic family, that’s definitely not someone who’d kiss a girl at a party. When the news gets out, the questions get hard: Is Claire having a girlfriend the thing that feels wrong? Or is it being a girl?
The answer is easy: drink it all away.
When a downward spiral puts Claire on a collision course with court-ordered rehab, the unexpected happens: Claire is soon surrounded by a group of new friends and, with the help of a patient counselor, finds a space to unpack all the bad they've experienced. But as Claire’s release gets closer so does the question: Can Claire stay sober and true in a world seemingly never made for them?
Set in 1980s Troy, New York, Constellations is a portrait of a queer teen living in the margins but determined to find their way ahead. Done in watercolor and ink, debut author-artist Kate Glasheen has created a world where strong lines meet soft color, and raw emotions meet deep thought in this story of hope, humor, and survival.
A Booklist Editors’ Choice: Graphic Novel
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Booklist Top Ten First Novel for Youth
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Holiday House
Language: en
ISBN: 9780823454884
Creator Bio
Kate Glasheen is an American writer and illustrator known for her imaginative and visually stunning works. She has a degree in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has been working as a professional artist for over a decade. Glasheen's unique style has garnered critical acclaim and her illustrations have been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions. In addition to her illustration work, she has also written and illustrated several graphic novels, including her most recent work, Constellations. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Glasheen continues to captivate readers with her visually striking and thought-provoking works.
