Amy Unbounded, The Ashcan Series #5

In "The Gift," Amy Unbounded discovers that wonder can arrive in the most unexpected forms—when her music draws a visitor from beyond the world, and with it, a book that changes everything. Written and illustrated by Rachel Hartman, this 1997 issue from the Ashcan Series captures a quiet, luminous moment of connection and curiosity. The cover by Rachel Hartman perfectly frames the story’s tender, otherworldly hope.