Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton, Aśka

In this lighthearted YA romance, Maisie and Ollie discover that nothing beats the feeling of falling in love for the first time.
Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action
hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie. But when Maisie
and her mom arrive at the convention center, she is stopped in her tracks by Ollie, a cute volunteer working the show. They are kind, charming, and geek out about nerd culture just as much as Maisie does. And as the day wears on, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she's never had before. Is this what it feels like to fall in love?
Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, this graphic novel debut is a fresh, one-of-a-kind story that celebrates the excitement of meeting someone special for
the first time.

Jessica Walton is a queer, disabled writer and speaker. They co-wrote an episode of Australian
comedy series Get Krack!n that focused on disability, and they are also the author of Introducing Teddy, a picture book illustrated by Dougal MacPherson. Jess's short stories have been published in Australian anthologies Funny Bones and Meet Me at the Intersection, and their poetry can be found
in Growing Up Disabled in Australia and The (Other) F Word: a Celebration of the Fat and Fierce. To
learn more about Jess, visit them at jessicawalton.com.au.

224 pages
Graphix
Scholastic Inc.
Carton quantity:
20
YOUNG ADULT
FICTION
Age (years) 12